A Child's Wish (1997)

Introduction
"A Child's Wish" is a heart-rending drama that premiered in 1997. Directed by Waris Hussein and composed by Susan Nanus, it is a movie based upon real occasions surrounding a case fought under the Family and Medical Leave Act. The film boasts an ensemble cast, consisting of John Ritter as Ed Chandler, Tess Harper as Donna, Anna Chlumsky as Missy Chandler, and Sarah Chalke as Melinda.

Plot Summary
The film's story focuses on 16-year-old Missy Chandler, who gets detected with an unusual kind of ovarian cancer. Her battle with the illness initially brings her closer to her household including her daddy, Ed, who later loses his task due to absence to take care of Missy. The factory where he works sidesteps his argument about the Family and Medical Leave Act as they claim they only remembered of the three previous years, in which Ed worked less than the 1250 hours required for the Act to use.

Family Trials
The movie delves deeper into the Chandler family's trials and adversities. They are pull down by a health care system that focuses on profit over patient care. The family then experiences financial instability since of Missy's mounting medical costs due to her illness and the loss of Ed's job.

Kidney Complication
As the story advances, Ed donates one of his kidneys to Missy after she suffers kidney failure. While this noble act resolves the immediate health crisis, the financial hardship continues for the family compelling them to move into a smaller house and even thinking about offering their furniture. In light of these battles, Ed decides to take legal action against his employers for violating his rights secured under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Battling For Missy's Rights
The Chandler family's fight with the factory catches the attention of President Bill Clinton, who welcomes them to the White House. They get the opportunity to share their experiences at a national level, advocating for families' rights to take medical leaves without losing their jobs under the Family and Medical Leave Act. This is the turning point in the Chandlers' monetary battle.

Resolution
In a bid to reclaim Ed's task at the factory, the Chandlers proceed to take their case to the court. After hearing Missy's touching testimony on her father's function throughout her medical crisis, the jury guidelines in Ed's favor. He is renewed at his position, while his employers are directed to compensate him for his lost salaries and compensatory damages.

Conclusion
"A Child's Wish" is a poignant film that beautifully records a household's sustaining struggle with the American health care system. The film exceptional represents the importance of support and love within a household dealing with a dangerous health crisis. It also highlights the important role of laws such as the Family and Medical Leave Act in safeguarding employee rights in times of alarming family emergencies. This underdog story leaves audiences with a restored gratitude for health, household, and statutory rights.

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