Josie, for her part, pops open a beer with Liam she also drinks wine which she says makes her feel “tipsy.” And she mentions the possibility of drinking “too much champagne” in one scene. Multiple scenes insinuate that Liam may still need alcohol to cope with his past and the hard emotions that follow. And even after he begins to turn a corner, Liam’s still shown drinking quite a bit-a habit that seems as if it could eventually undermine his growing connection with Josie if it continues. Liam’s father tried repeatedly in his past to tell him about his daughter, but Liam was always too intoxicated to receive that message. One of Liam’s hit songs includes a request to not “water down my whiskey.” But that doesn’t seem to be an issue in his life: Multiple scenes show Liam drinking and purchasing vodka (and asking for a bottle), as well as beer and other hard liquor. Josie eventually chooses to forgive Liam as well the two get married and embark on a fresh journey with their daughter. Liam also learns what it means to function as an adult, which is a struggle for him as he’s been handed everything from a young age this shows the resilience and the common sense that he builds within himself to become a better man. Josie, for her part, also progresses as someone who is able to forgive and trust once again Liam’s father does the same. Josie and her daughter, Billy, have a healthy and loving relationship, something that’s evident in multiple scenes. He also demonstrates concrete expressions of love when he repairs his deceased mother’s beloved rose garden and buys gifts for others. And while Liam continually runs way from his problems, he learns to change those patterns in a way that leads toward healing by movie’s end. His dad ultimately welcomes his returning prodigal back with open arms. Gradually, we see Liam grow into a loving and fun father who truly wants to change and to build a solid relationship with his daughter this in turn influences his music for the better.Īlthough Liam pushes his father away early on, his father made numerous attempts to reach out to him. But he says that he will go at her pace and operate respectfully within the boundaries she sets. What’s more, Liam tells Josie that he knows he doesn’t deserve a second chance.
He knows that it was wrong to leave Josie and he wants to get to know his daughter, no matter the cost. Liam wants to make amends for all the years that have passed since he left. The message encourages Liam to hold on to love and hope, even in the hardest of times. Every day, Liam listens to a message from Josie (his childhood sweetheart), which reminds him of his past and ultimately forces him to confront all he’s tried to leave behind.