meryl streep a kate and a woman die of cancer and perform her role admirably . no wonder she be up for an oscar . in the part she prove that care and nurture housewife be just as important a their sister out in the business world . and the lesson she teach about life expectation and their lack of fulfillment a the relationship grows and that be the most important thing she teach her daughter . we can expect too much of our mate . realize that there be many slip and forgiveness or understanding be the main ingredient of a happy life . this be a sombre movie and the end though sad and show reconciliation between the father and daughter . i give this one a ten .