The shift from authoritarian parenting to a more communicative, open-forum style of upbringing.

The film is structured as a series of vignettes, or "chronicles," that explore different facets of modern relationships, from the fading spark in a long-term marriage to the experimental curiosity of youth. Why It Sparked Controversy

The narrative follows the various members of a suburban family—the parents, their teenage son, and their adult children—as they navigate their individual desires and hang-ups. The catalyst for the story is a school incident involving the youngest son, which forces the family to confront their own perspectives on sexuality.