One True Thing

In the 1998 drama film "One True Thing," Meryl Streep plays Kate Gulden, a mother dying of cancer who forces her career-driven daughter Ellen (Renée Zellweger) to care for her. As Ellen navigates her new role and confronts her complicated relationships with her parents, including her philandering father George (William Hurt), she learns to appreciate the complexities of family life. Through Ellen's journey, director Carl Franklin explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery in a poignant and emotionally charged drama.