(2020) — Falling

The narrative weaves between the tense present day and flashbacks to John's childhood, revealing the roots of their fractured relationship. Willis is portrayed as a bigoted, homophobic, and often abusive figure whose cognitive decline only amplifies his most abrasive traits. Key Themes and Execution

: The film explores the "toxic" result of a troubled upbringing and the difficulty of offering care to someone who has caused significant pain. Falling (2020)

: Unlike many "tear-jerker" dramas about aging, Falling is described as visceral and sometimes "horror-like" in its depiction of the confusion and hostility that can accompany cognitive decline. The narrative weaves between the tense present day