A renowned barrister and strict father whose academic obsession and harsh discipline contribute to his elder son's suicide. Plagued by lifelong guilt, he isolates himself until a terminal illness prompts a tearful reconciliation with his surviving son.
Educator-student dynamic reflecting past trauma.
Internal struggle with paternal failure and survivor's guilt.
Marriage fractured by unspoken trauma and career focus.
Long-term marital bond strained by academic pressure and grief.
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