The original post: /r/movies by /u/rameshv98 on 2024-12-28 05:19:41.

Just watched magnolia and partially lost as I was watching. At the end of the movie I feel like the theme is different kinds of forgiveness.

Larry the smart child forgives his father for not being nice to him. Linda forgives Claudia for walking out because it wasn’t her fault. Not sure who talked to Claudia in the end but you could say her smile means she forgave herself for being something she hated (slut/coke whore).

Frank found out it took his father dying before he realized he had to forgive him. Once his father passed he wanted him back cause he realized feeling hate toward him was useless.

Franks Father Girlfriend guilt condemns her and she can’t find forgiveness bc her husbands on the death bed so he can’t absolve her.

Think I’ve made the point clear, what’s everyone else’s view