In this world, family is the most important factor that drives you through life. Because family encourages, supports, and guides, which are essential elements in life. An event, a get-together party, or a family reunion helps you rediscover yourself and bond with your cousins. To present this concept of life-oriented drama to the audience in a detailed way, director Jesse Eisenberg created “A Real Pain,” a story of two mismatched cousins, Eisenberg as David Kaplan and Kieran Culkin as Benji Kaplan.
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David and Benji hold different personal traits. David is featured as reserved and cautious and has a sense of responsibility, while Benji is portrayed as free-spirited and emotionally unstable. To honour their recently deceased grandmother, a holocaust survivor, they embark on an adventurous, fun-filled journey traveling through Poland. This journey acts as an eye-opener to them. The entire plot revolves around their behaviour and how their evolving actions ultimately lead to self-realisation and growth.
Simple, Yet Effective
A distant cousin reuniting for a special purpose is a simple story, but the approach while presenting the emotional story to the audience elevates the plot. In this world where families are losing their history, traits, and bonds, this film creates a lasting impact on viewers.
Top-Notch Performance
All the actors have delivered their performances exceptionally. Especially as the cousins fight with one another, secretly wishing the moment could last forever while hiding their true feelings, the emotional weight of it all will bring everyone down.
Poland
Meanwhile, these two estranged Jewish-American cousins in Poland discover many incidents that changed their perception. Poland, a breathtaking place, brings them together, and while bidding farewell to one another, leaves the audience wondering with excitement.
Overall, A Real Pain is worth watching with family and friends. It teaches you how to express your feelings and how to build, maintain, and cherish relationships. These can help in improving the quality of life.
Written By: Tejaswini Prasad