In spite of the suffering it shows, McAllister still sees his film as ultimately optimistic: “I think the message of hope is in the defiance — the defiance of one family, who have all pulled through.” 
Pamoja na madhila yaonekanayo katika filamu hii, McAllister bado anaitazama filamu hii kama yenye kuleta matumainin makubwa: “Nafikiri ujumbe wa matumaini upo kwenye ujasiri usio na kificho— ujasiri ulio dhahiri wa familia moja, ambao kila mwanafamilia ameupitia.”