Calm at Sunset (1996)

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Drama about a young man who defies his parents by dropping out of college to pursue his dream of owning a fishing boat, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather.

Introduction
"Calm at Sunset" is a heartwarming 1996 American drama movie directed by Daniel Petrie and based on the unique "Calm at Sunset, Calm at Dawn" by Paul Watkins. The movie, which premiered on CBS, features Michael Moriarty, Peter Facinelli, and Kevin Conway as the lead actors. At its core, the film checks out the intricacies, challenges, and dileacies of family dynamics, while setting itself within the context of a fishing neighborhood.

Plot Summary
The story mostly revolves around James Pfeiffer (Peter Facinelli), a boy who leaves of college and takes up deep-sea lobster fishing to prevent being chained to his dad's (Michael Moriarty) dream of him becoming a successful expert. In order to meet his own desires, James leaves his home and education behind, running versus the circulation, to carve out a life he selects, among the hard, dangerous yet humbling life of an angler.

In spite of his daddy's disapproval, James discovers a strong support system in Earl Dodd (Kevin Conway), a skilled seafarer. He ends up being James's mentor, assisting him through the hard-knock life of seafaring. Earl's existence offers insight into the juxtaposition of independent masculinity and the cons of the system that the fishing neighborhood operates in. The precarious conditions, hard work, unforeseeable seas, posture a weird yet captivating appeal to James.

Character Development and Themes

"Calm at Sunset" unwinds not just the story of James's battle to discover his location in the world however it also articulately provides the complex dynamics of family relationships. His mother, Mary Pfeiffer, stands as a pillar of supportive empathy battling between her love for both her son and her other half's dreams.

James's character unfolds the complexities of a boy trying to form his identity while breaking social expectations and standards. His father's character, on the other hand, encapsulates the influential power of dreams, and the disappointment of those dreams not coming true.

The film carries a hidden theme of resentment, self-reliance, and the bittersweet understanding that can sometimes just be discovered the tough method. It beautifully reveals how family relationships sometimes require tough choices and can be mentally fraught with the stress of unmet expectations.

Conclusion
In spite of the heavy styles, the movie keeps a warm and poignant tone throughout, catching the essence of a family's love and their journey through turbulent times. "Calm at Sunset" is a tribute to the classic American values, highlighting the battles of identity, masculinity and the liberty to select one's life. It tells of nerve, unfathomable strength and strength, and of nurturing relationships that, regardless of being difficult and challenging, eventually bind all of us. The narrative, efficiencies, and direction combine a distinct storytelling method that wonderfully deciphers family ties against the backdrop of a having a hard time fishing neighborhood.

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