Dear Frankie

Audience emotional responses for 'Dear Frankie' are primarily driven by the deep **Love** between a mother and son, fostering strong **Empathy** for Lizzie's difficult situation as she tries to protect her deaf son from a painful truth. An underlying **Sadness** permeates the narrative due to the family's past and the central deception, while **Anxiety** builds as the fabricated story approaches its inevitable confrontation. Despite the challenges, a prevailing sense of **Hope** for a positive resolution and moments of genuine **Happiness** and **Melancholy** contribute to the film's heartwarming yet bittersweet tone, characteristic of its Drama and Romance genres.