C'est la vie

C'est la vie (1990) evokes a complex mix of emotions, primarily driven by its dramatic core of a family's marital breakdown seen through the eyes of their children. Sadness, Empathy, and Melancholy are significant as viewers witness the painful reality of divorce and its impact. These are balanced by moments of Humor, Joy, and Happiness derived from the children's innocent summer antics and the nostalgic 1958 vacation setting. Love is also present, reflecting both the mother's new romance and the underlying familial bonds, contributing to a bittersweet and reflective emotional experience.