The narrative anchor and moral compass across both films. A no-nonsense matriarch who mentors Helen through crisis and later orchestrates the reunion of Shirley's fractured family, embodying resilience and unconditional love.
Social mentorship leading to personal rehabilitation and family restoration.
Companion alliance formed through shared crisis and hospital support.
Paternal lineage with Brian acting as the family's legal advocate.
Father-daughter dynamic strained by parental fear and restrictive control.
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