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Walt's Secret Past: How His Life-Changing Reunion with His Lost Son?
The 1981 comedy-drama film "Carbon Copy" directed by Michael Schultz tells a story about loss and reunion. The film's cast includes George Segal, Susan St. James, Jack Warden, and early Denzel Washington also performs in the film. This film is RKO's first production since its long hiatus, and is adapted from Stanley Shapiro's 1970 stage play "The Engagement Baby."
Movie plot summary
The story revolves around Walter Whitney, a successful businessman living in San Marino, California. Walter's life was boring, his relationship with his wife Vivian was not harmonious, and he had to tolerate the behavior of his stepdaughter Marianne.
Everything turned around when 17-year-old African-American Roger Porter appeared. He revealed that he was Walt's long-lost son, which also brought Walt's secret life to light. water surface.
Walt and Roger's mother's relationship had been disrupted by the family's racial discrimination. Walter's anti-Semitic father-in-law, Nelson Longhurst, imposed violence after learning of the marriage. The pressure forced Walter to change his surname and cut off contact with his mother. When Walter learned of Roger's existence and tried to accept him, he faced a series of challenges and hardships due to family relationships.
The challenge of reunion
After struggling to bring Roger home, Walt's life suddenly fell into trouble. Faced with his wife's rejection and his father-in-law's threats, he was forced to leave his comfortable life and move into a community whose prosperity had declined. In the process, Walter not only had to face the dilemma of unemployment, but also had to overcome his own emotional and moral dilemmas.
"I have never asked for anything material. I only hope that you can accept me as your son." Roger said to Walter.
As the story develops, Walter has to endure the pain of losing his family and instead experiences hard work on a horse farm. His friends and legal advisors told him that almost all of his property was owned by his family, and he only had $68 in cash left. Ultimately, Walt decided to find a new beginning the hard way.
Acceptance and growth
The relationship between Walter and Roger began to improve after some twists and turns. Walter no longer ran away from his past, so he decided to fight with Roger and chose to live in a dilapidated apartment in Los Angeles. During this time, Walter continued to struggle and reflect in his heart, but slowly, he began to accept this lost son and learned the true meaning of father's love.
"I will work hard to make myself better and make you proud." Walter said.
As the plot of the movie progresses, Walter is gradually surprised by Roger's growth and wisdom, and finally musters up the courage to accept this identity. He decided to follow in Roger's footsteps and take a job that would bring him closer to his son.
The significance and resonance of movies
Carbon Copy is not only a film that explores the relationship between a father and his son, but also a work about social prejudice, racial discrimination, and self-acceptance. As the film ends, the audience sees the growing father-son bond between Walter and Roger, and feels the need for personal growth and the courage to find hope in the face of hardship.
This movie makes people think, what is a real family? And in the process of accepting others and accepting ourselves, what can we learn?
