The acting is excellent. The stress and pain is felt and real. For a time Ordinary People was my favorite movie. The loss of a sibling, or child is simply devastating to a family. How each member of the family (actors) copes with it is so very complex. Mental un-health was a stigma until very recently. The effects of this leads to the destruction of any marriage. And no, real life doesn't always end in a group hug. Love the real drama in this one.
Review of Ordinary People
