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Fictional work depicting inter-family relations between parents, offspring, siblings, and in- laws, relating how the family endures or dissolves through such emotions as love, jealousy, rivalry, and hatred. Note: The term Family refers to the theme, not necessarily the intended audience. If the emphasis is on an individual woman's experience, use Women; for Television series, see also Soap opera. For television comedies centered on the family, use Domestic comedy. Feature examples: AUTUMN SONATA; CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF (with Adaptation); FATHER OF THE BRIDE; THE GOOD EARTH; HANNAH AND HER SISTERS (with Comedy; Romance); HOME FROM THE HILL; KRAMER VS. KRAMER; LIFE WITH FATHER; LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT (with Adaptation); THE MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS (with Adaptation); MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS (with Musical); ON GOLDEN POND; THE PARENT TRAP (with Comedy); PARENTHOOD; SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (with Romance; Historical; Adaptation); A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN (with Adaptation). TV examples: AVONLEA (with Historical; Adaptation); FAMILY; PARTY OF FIVE; THE WALTONS (with Historical).

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