Jenny's Wedding (2015)

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Jenny Farrell is getting married. But how will her straight-laced family react when they find out that the woman they thought was their daughter’s roommate is actually her fiancée? As the old-fashioned Farrells attempt to come to terms with the prospect of a surprise daughter-in-law, they face a difficult choice: either adapt with the times or risk being left behind.

Introduction
"Jenny's Wedding" is a 2015 drama movie directed by Mary Agnes Donoghue. The film stars Katherine Heigl as Jenny Farrell, a lesbian female who chooses to wed her partner Kitty, played by Alexis Bledel. The film explores the struggles and obstacles Jenny faces as she comes out to her conservative and standard family, fiercely upending their understanding of her and requiring them to face their stiff beliefs.

Plot Overview
Jenny Farrell, a woman who has lived comfortably with her partner Kitty in a close relationship that everyone around them assumes is a simple friendship, comes from a tight-knit working-class household. The Farrell's are the typical Americana household who have actually nourished values of love, regard, and unity while preserving conventional gender norms. When Jenny decides to wed her longtime girlfriend, Kitty, she must lastly expose her real sexuality to her family that is unconcerned about her orientation.

With the news of her engagement, Jenny's conventional moms and dads, Eddie and Rose, played by Tom Wilkinson and Linda Emond, battle to comprehend and accept their daughter's sexual orientation. Their trouble occurs from not only their apparent ignorance over their child's secret life but likewise the worry of societal backlash that they may have to face as an outcome.

Dispute and Resolution
Eddie and Rose at first discover it difficult to come to terms with Jenny's revelation, causing much tension and friction within the Farrell home. Jenny is likewise confronted by her sis Anne's hostility, who resents Jenny for disrupting the family's harmony. Nevertheless, even in the face of criticism, Jenny strives to make her family understand the sanctity of her relationship with Kitty, describing to them that it feels no different from any other. Jenny's nerve and decision make her family take a step back to re-evaluate their mindsets towards her.

As the story advances, the familial discord is dealt with subtly and remarkably as the Farrell's come to terms with Jenny's sexuality. After numerous psychological conflicts and dialogs, Jenny's family gradually starts accepting Kitty as part of the household and their daughter's reality as a gay woman. Despite their preliminary shock, they ultimately support Jenny in the lead-up to her wedding event, showcasing a profound improvement in their viewpoint.

Conclusion
"Jenny's Wedding" provides an informative expedition of household characteristics and societal pressures, using the challenges dealt with by individuals who seek acceptance of their sexual preference. The movie provides a fragile balance between the struggles of Jenny as a gay woman and the household's journey of approval and love.

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