The Grief of Others
Synopsis:
The Ryries have suffered a devastating loss: the death of a baby just fifty-seven hours after his birth. An unbearable grief for the parents, John and Ricky, and their children, ten-year-old Biscuit and thirteen-year-old Paul. As they begin to move through their painful yet fragile emotional landscape, they find themselves confronted by questions of forgiveness, hope, and what it means to be a family.
As they try to come to terms with their loss, the Ryries are forced to face their own individual struggles and secrets. John, a successful architect, is haunted by the memory of his own neglectful father, while Ricky, a stay-at-home mother, struggles with her feelings of inadequacy and guilt. Biscuit, a bright and curious girl, seeks solace in books and fantasy, while Paul, a troubled teenager, acts out in rebellion.
As the family navigates their grief and struggles, they must learn to lean on each other for support and understanding. Through their painful journey, they discover that healing and forgiveness are possible, even in the face of unimaginable loss.
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Overture to The Grief of Others
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Driver's Seat
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Southerly
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