I just saw 1993's "Tales of the City" in memory of the recently deceased Olympia Dukakis. I rented "Dad" not knowing that she co-starred in it, but I'd say that these two productions are a good way to pay tribute to her.
Dukakis plays a supporting role in this movie, as the ailing matriarch. Jack Lemmon as the patriarch is the main character, and his wife's absence forces him to suddenly have to carry out household chores, taking a toll on his mental health.
It's not a great movie, but worth seeing, showing how the family has to come together in a dire situation. The rest of the cast includes Ted Danson, Kathy Baker, Kevin Spacey (gulp) and Ethan Hawke. One might also include the Academy Award-nominated makeup job on Lemmon.
Dukakis plays a supporting role in this movie, as the ailing matriarch. Jack Lemmon as the patriarch is the main character, and his wife's absence forces him to suddenly have to carry out household chores, taking a toll on his mental health.
It's not a great movie, but worth seeing, showing how the family has to come together in a dire situation. The rest of the cast includes Ted Danson, Kathy Baker, Kevin Spacey (gulp) and Ethan Hawke. One might also include the Academy Award-nominated makeup job on Lemmon.