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An Unfinished Life
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Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 13. -
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Common Sense says
Sentimental drama; not likely to interest kids.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13–15
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What Parents Need to Know
About An Unfinished Life
Parents need to know that this drama concerns stressful relations among a young widowed mother, her angry father-in-law, and her 11-year-old daughter: this means that the film includes frequent scenes of family tension. This strain begins with an accidental death of the girl's father, not shown on screen but repeatedly discussed. That said, these scenes are not explosive, but taut and delicately handled. Characters argue, curse, smoke, and drink briefly. One male character abuses his girlfriend, in images that are occasionally abrupt and disturbing, and he is eventually beaten for his transgressions. A character bears scars from a bear attack (and discusses their appearance with the 12-year-old girl), and later in the film, a bear attacks the grandfather, frightening the granddaughter, who reacts and saves him.
Read our full review by Cynthia Fuchs
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the theme of forgiveness. The characters are split between those who feel guilty, angry, and unforgiving (Jean and Einar, her father-in-law), and those more open to forgiveness (the girl, Griff and Mitch, the bear's victim): how do all the characters come to appreciate the difficulties endured by the others, and so begin to understand their responses? How does the bear figure as a metaphor for "accidents" and for forgiveness? How might Einar or Jean have found other ways to express their grief and sense of guilt?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Saw this in theatres, and I just rented it again.
Keeping this short and to the point: This was a sad/inspiring drama with mostly strong acting. There isn't much to worry about content-wise, but I warn that you should only watch this movie if you like dramas (or every genre if you're like me).
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
on an airplane
i saw this on an airplane, and it was ok. kinda interesting, but prty boring. characters werent realistic or lovable oe nething.
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