'On Golden Pond'

So my mum was the one who suggested the idea of watching the favourite films of family members! so which better film to start with than her favourite film 'On Golden Pond' (1981).

Directed by Mark Rydell, 'On Golden Pond' follows the story of a retired couple- Norman (Henry Fonda) and Ethel Thayer (Katherine Hepburn) who travel to their summer home by the lake (filmed at Lake Squam in America, somewhere I really want to visit!). Whilst here, Norman celebrates his birthday with his daughter (Jane Fonda), her fiancé Bill Ray(Dabney Coleman) and his son Billy Ray  (Doug McKeon), all of whom he has not seen in 4 years. After a quick visit,  Billy Ray is left with Norman and Ethel as his dad and step mum travel to Europe, to get married as we later learn. Initially difficult to get on with, Norman begins to form a friendship with Billy Ray, ultimately resulting in the feel good happy family ending this film is known for.

I watched the film a couple of years ago and couldn't help but love it! It has such a simple story, minimal characters and one beautiful setting- The lake. You cant help but feel happy once watching it!