It was heart rendering. The characters were very realistic and we'll developed. As I took it all in, I got attached to the characters. I saw the unfortunate truth that you don't stop caring for a person you once loved. Although sometimes people must separate, I think it makes you take a step back and give divorce a more cautious consideration. I definitely agree that watching this movie can be a self reflective experience and may be best seen on one's own, at least at first viewing.