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Initially, Donal is portrayed as an altruistic individual, assisting neighbors without expectation and maintaining a deep-seated bond with his mother. This bond is tested when the neighbor gifts him an old RV, a gesture intended to encourage him to embrace life outside of his routine. However, Donal struggles with the decision to step away from the caretaker role he plays for Florence.
The movie poignantly captures the weight of familial obligation. Florence's sorrowful reflections on mortality heighten the stakes, foreshadowing the turbulence that will soon envelop their lives. Despite his mother's urging to find joy and engage with the world, Donal remains deeply attached, embodying the quintessential devoted son.