Overview"On Strike for Christmas" is a 2010 American made-for-television Christmas romantic drama film. The movie was directed by Robert Iscove and stars Daphne Zuniga as Joy Robertson, David Sutcliffe as Stephen Robertson, and Evan Williams as Ben Robertson. The motion picture is based on the novel "On Strike for Christmas" by Sheila Roberts.
PlotThe film's story revolves around Joy Robertson, a dedicated housewife and mom who every year single-handedly organizes an intricate Christmas event for her household. Delight carefully cooks, decorates, shops, and manages whatever required to develop the best festive atmosphere. Gradually, she becomes disappointed as her husband Stephen and her 2 sons, Ben and Derek, stop working to value her efforts and take her for given.
As Christmas approaches one year, Joy chooses to go on strike, refusing to prepare the Christmas festivities unless her household actions in and helps. This choice comes after a conflict with her writer spouse who appears more interested in his novel than the household's Christmas preparations.
Family RealisationThe strike progresses as Joy's action at first shocks her family, who struggle exceptionally to accomplish the tasks that Joy generally did effortlessly. The Christmas preparations develop into a funny of mistakes with the household trying to bake, embellish, and store. Soon, they start understanding the important contributions she made every year, which they had overlooked.
On the other hand, Joy ends up being associated with a community project, devoting her energy and time to a Christmas pageant where she supports a renewed sense of gratitude for her household's well-being.
ResolutionThe film subtly exposes the stereotyped expectations society troubles females as holiday facilitators. It unfolds how Joy's safe strike takes a wider significance when other women in their community join her in the strike, motivating a local media sensation.
By the end, Stephen and the kids prove that they've learned their lesson. They team up to recreate the much-loved Christmas traditions, but this time with a newly found gratitude and regard for Joy. The climax of the film portrays a changed household where tasks and obligations are shared, leading to a happier and more harmonious relationship.
Conclusion"On Strike for Christmas" is a heartwarming film focused around the value of interacting as a household and valuing everyone's efforts. It emphasizes shared responsibilities, recognition, gratitude, and unity. Through Joy's stand for her rightful acknowledgment, the movie effectively highlights the need for everybody's contribution to create the wanted joyful spirit.
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