Unconditional love can be described as pure affection devoid of circumstances. It’s a truly positive outlook on others that doesn’t pass judgment. In a way, unconditional love has no boundaries. In the film What Dreams May Come, the line between life and death blurs and family bonds are tested. Tragedy by tragedy, unconditional love and guilt play a major role in defying the laws of death. Chris Nielsen, the film's main character, travels to the depths of the afterlife to find his beloved wife Annie and restore his family. In an epic journey that challenges the very fabric of reality and faith, the Nielson family overcomes all obstacles and is ultimately reunited. Throughout the film, unconditional love is depicted in the Nielsons' love for their children, despite their flaws; moreover, this continually manifests itself with each death which takes a loved one from the family. This film is realistic in that unconditional love is seen beyond the screen and into our own lives. Children are the manifestation of their parents' love and trust, but also of their flaws and struggles. Among the many things Chris and Annie share their love for are their two children: Marie and Ian. Marie is most like Annie in that she is stubborn and often pessimistic. When her dog is shot, she feels immense guilt and decides that happy endings don't exist. She explains to her father during a game of chess that dreams are not real. If that were the case, her miniature diorama is her dream of where she would go when she dies. This is an important scene in the film because it introduces opposition to the idea that an afterlife exists. Ian is similar to Chris because he strives to do his best, but is defeated when he cannot compare to his... middle of paper ...... family. This is a remarkable concept in that love is something all races and people have in common. So many wars, hate crimes and murders have been fueled by hatred of differences. Showing love and kindness instead of negativity will lead us to a new era; a time when we are non-judgmental and focus on more important things. Annie was quoted as saying, “Sometimes when you lose, you win. » Love is what overcame the guilt in Annie's heart after losing her family. Just like the movie, love is what won when my aunt and uncle lost what mattered most to them. The movie What Dreams May Come clearly represents the idea that unconditional love triumphs over any given circumstance, mortal or otherwise. Real. Vincent Ward. By Richard Matheson. Screenplay by Ronald Bass. Perf. Robin Williams, Cuba Gooding Jr., Annabella Sciorra. Polygram, 1998. DVD.