Otto is a grump who's given up on life following the loss of his wife and wants to end it all. When a young family moves in nearby, he meets his match in quick-witted Marisol, leading to a friendship that will turn his w...
Otto is a grump who's given up on life following the loss of his wife and wants to end it all. When a young family moves in nearby, he meets his match in quick-witted Marisol, leading to a friendship that will turn his w...
The film primarily focuses on universal, apolitical themes of grief, community, and human connection, with its resolution emphasizing empathy and mutual support across diverse backgrounds rather than promoting a specific political ideology.
The movie features a diverse supporting cast, including a prominent Latina family and a transgender character, who play crucial roles in the protagonist's journey. The central character, a white male, is portrayed sympathetically, and the narrative focuses on themes of community and connection without critiquing traditional identities.
The film features a transgender character and his gay partner, depicted with dignity and warmth. The protagonist's initial struggles with acceptance evolve into a deeply affirming relationship, showcasing growth and validating LGBTQ+ lives and love.
The character Marisol, originally established as Iranian (West Asian) in the source material, is portrayed as Mexican (Latina) in this adaptation, constituting a race swap.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is an adaptation of a novel and a remake of a Swedish film. All major characters, including Otto, Sonya, Marisol, and Jimmy, retain the same gender as established in the original source material. No character's canonical gender was altered for this adaptation.
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