The Evening Star is a comedy-drama movie that follows a dysfunctional family as they navigate through love and loss. The story revolves around a female protagonist who is a psychiatrist and her relationships with her siblings, including a sister who is a pianist. The movie explores themes of marriage, family relationships, and the generation gap. Set in Texas, the movie also delves into the complexities of grandparent-grandchild relationships and the impact of terminal illness. The plot also centers around the protagonist's grandmother and her close bond with her grandchild. Amidst a family gathering, the characters deal with their own personal struggles and the challenges of a dysfunctional family. The movie touches upon the themes of affection, loss, and the passage of time. Based on a novel, The Evening Star also portrays the emotional journey of the characters as they come to terms with death and face the complexities of life in the 1990s and the 1980s.

Terms of Endearment follows the journey of Aurora Greenway and her daughter Emma as they navigate the complexities of love, loss, and family in 1980s Texas. The film explores themes of motherhood, terminal illness, and infidelity, and paints a raw and emotional portrait of the intricacies of human relationships.