While the premise of this movie was very thought-provoking and intriguing, the execution was not all it could have been. It focused a bit too much on the parents, especially the dad and his misgivings. Instead, it feels as though there should have been more focus on Phoebe herself and her life, and how she went through the world dealing with things. All in all, the parts that showed Phoebe were well done, there just should have been more of them. In addition, the last scene of singing together should have been included, instead of just the freeze frame on the flowers. A good theme without enough focus.
The actions of the dad were not exactly justified; while he may have missed his daughter, he caused this situation in the first place. He chose to give his child away because she had Down Syndrome, and now he has to deal with the consequences. His grief did not justify taking pictures of random girls just trying to live their lives; he should not project his situation onto others, nor should others like Caroline excuse his actions simply because he has some regret now. His death and his experience with his own parents were not reason enough to take a child away from his wife. He died before he could make up for it or even tell them about Phoebe, nor would he have actually done it; after all, he crossed on the note that explained his actions. Because this, the morals in this movie seem to be a bit skewed. Also, the stalking was creepy.
The actions of the dad were not exactly justified; while he may have missed his daughter, he caused this situation in the first place. He chose to give his child away because she had Down Syndrome, and now he has to deal with the consequences. His grief did not justify taking pictures of random girls just trying to live their lives; he should not project his situation onto others, nor should others like Caroline excuse his actions simply because he has some regret now. His death and his experience with his own parents were not reason enough to take a child away from his wife. He died before he could make up for it or even tell them about Phoebe, nor would he have actually done it; after all, he crossed on the note that explained his actions. Because this, the morals in this movie seem to be a bit skewed. Also, the stalking was creepy.