Paul McDonald and Wailer Giles engage in a detailed discussion about the film On A Clear Day, which tells a profound story of a man who is earnestly trying to figure out how to live his life better and find deeper meaning in a world that often feels broken. At the center of this narrative, a son longs deeply for his father’s approval, desperately seeking validation and recognition. Conversely, a father yearns for his son’s admiration and appreciation, creating a complex dynamic between them. Frank and Rob are both learning how to navigate and cope with their individual grief, yet they find themselves unable to give each other the support they truly need. Ultimately, transformation emerges as the pivotal miracle of the story, symbolizing hope and renewal amidst their struggles.

Questions

• What are the moments that trigger you? What is the common bond between them?
• Where do you feel the pull to be resigned to complacency?
• How have you refused to be pulled into complacency?
• How are you different from when you were in high school/college?
• When did you do everything you could do, and still failed?
• When has someone spoken the hard truths to you? How did you receive it?
• When have you spoken hard truths to others? How did that go?

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