"Golden Pond" is a feature film directed by Mark Redell and starring Katherine Hepburn and Henry Fonda. The film is based on Ernest Thompson’s drama of the same name. It tells the story of the relationship crisis between the elderly Norman and his daughter, and then he reconciled with his daughter with the help of his wife. He and his husband Norman left the noisy city life and came to the old house where they lived before, a wooden house by the pond, and they restarted their lives. Esser, who is nearly seventy years old, is full of enthusiasm for life, while Norman, who is 79 years old, is just the opposite, depressed and has a weird temper. The beautiful scenery by the golden pond and the meticulous care of his wife did not make Old Norman get rid of the panic of old age. The heart disease made Norman full of fear of death. It coincided with the 80th birthday of the old man, and the daughter Chesi, who was deeply separated from her father, celebrated her father's birthday and brought her husband and 13-year-old son to the Golden Pond. But the lively surface still cannot conceal the emotional crisis between the three generations. After many years, there is still no sign of reconciliation between the father and the daughter. Norman’s harsh words also caused the difficult communication and estrangement between him, the guests and his daughter. . What's more terrible is that the daughter and her husband entrust the old couple to take care of the 13-year-old Billy because they are traveling to Europe. This is a test for three generations. After the daughter is gone, life will continue. From the initial mistrust of the grandfather and grandson to understanding each other, the two often went boating, fishing, diving and playing together. The grandson finally found the long-lost happiness and laughter, and the old man also experienced the happiness of family from the child. Because of an accidental fall into the water, the obstinate Norman re-examined his life, and daughter Chess came to the golden pond again. The conflict between husband Norman and daughter Chess, Ethel is firmly in the eye. She observes everything patiently and listens to everything like a counselor. Ethel knew that all her husband’s actions were based on his fear of getting old. Together, Ethel and Chessy analyzed the real reasons behind their daughter’s dislike of fighting, helping Chessy recognize her true psychological needs, and The example of helping his grandson Billy and Norman achieve a harmonious relationship has given her daughter the hope of reconciliation with her father, and she encouraged her daughter to take practical actions to reconcile with her father. After some in-depth discussions, the father and daughter finally solved the grievances that had been in their hearts for a long time. The father talked with his daughter in an appreciative tone, and the daughter also communicated with the father in a positive and understanding attitude. After the daughter overcame the physical and psychological obstacles and completed the backflip diving that had been unsuccessful, the father also personally wore herself to school for her daughter. The medals won at the time, the father and daughter hugged each other
"Golden Pond" explores the psychological crisis of the elderly in the face of death and aging in a soothing way, and shows the true meaning and true feelings of life. The deep family affection and faint melancholy embodied in the film, coupled with the beautiful and exquisite pictures, and the refreshing music, all bring an aftertaste to the audience.
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