Childrennnnnn of Heaveennnn

       The dynamic that the two main characters share demonstrate that optimism for brother and sister relationships all over the world.. Rarely, are sister and brother relationships characterized in movies in such a positive way. Commonly, only spouse realtionships are depicted or highlighted in film. The status quo is seeing sisters and brothers argue and fight but to see them interact with one another in a form that is independent of their parents is unique. As a viewer, the subject media is quite admiring, partially because I don't have a relationship with my brother, but overall because  it is just a creative story. It's interesting to see how the role of a family plays out because of something as mundane as a pair of shoes. 

     There's always those situations that makes you question or re-evaluate the things in life that has no meaning. Or at lease, on the surface, they seem as if they have no meaning. My mother always told me to appreciate every thing in life that I had because there was always someone who did not have those items. Not only does this movie characterize how we need to be grateful but also how important it is to give and provide for others who are less forunate than ourselves. The pair of shoes represents their own character and kind of takes on a life of their own as they travel through the slums of India to their rightful owner. Movies that demonstrate the real struggles of families are always a plus in my book. As a filmaker, personally, I enjoy realistic depictions of life instead of fantasies. What is raw is just what's more appealing in my eyes. The sence of sacrafice and optimism in each character really sets the tone of the family and the film. The film does a good job of carrying that tone over to the audience. For instance, in the scene in which Ali is running the marathon, everyone is on the edge of their seat, hoping he wins the race just as he hopes he can get that pair of shoes for his sister.
  Children of Heaven demonstrates that in some way all families are truly alike, even if they are international. This Israli family, while representing their customs and traditions still represents the heart of what American families stand for. Which are ultimately love and being there for one another when we need eachother. The ending of this story meets that cliche that all good stories must come to an end. It brings us back to reality that all family do struggle and go through hardships. Those moments of hardships highlight their moments of happiness.