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  • Another thing to consider is that we’re seeing the film through the eyes of Rose Byrne’s character. Major events of the film definitely happened, and characters acted generally the way they did, but she’s not necessarily seeing the events as they actually are happening.

    Conan’s character is absolutely ignoring her in a moment of need, but her own anxiety may be making it appear worse than it actually was. That doesn’t make it right, just a reminder of how we’re viewing the events of the film.

    Take for example the role of the husband. Throughout the film we view him as a jerk who is clearly not supporting the main character. He’s always dismissive and unhelpful. Then late in the film we learn he is in the Navy and off on a ship. His actions of not being there for Rose Byrne are suddenly much more understandable. Should he have left his wife alone? Probably not. Was he likely doing it for the family and daughter specifically, probably yes. Once he arrived home he immediately got to solving the issue with the hole. He genuinely seemed like a nice guy. But importantly, this story isn’t about the husband, it’s about Rose Byrne’s character. Her anxieties are real to her and valid, however they do consume her, which is where the problem comes from.