When a Man Loves a Woman is a powerful and emotional drama that explores the complexities of relationships and addiction. The film follows Alice Green (Meg Ryan), a school counselor struggling with alcoholism, and her husband Michael (Andy Garcia), an airline pilot, as they navigate their way through the challenges of Alice's addiction and its impact on their family. The film opens with Alice and Michael living a seemingly happy life with their two daughters, but it quickly becomes clear that Alice's drinking is spiraling out of control. One afternoon, she enters their home in a drunken state and neglects her children, causing her daughter Jess to become concerned for her welfare. In a shocking moment, Alice slaps Jess and falls unconscious in the bathroom, leading Michael to rush home from work to be by her side. Alice is hospitalized, and both she and Michael are forced to confront the truth about her addiction. They decide together that Alice must seek professional help at a rehabilitation clinic. While Alice begins her journey towards recovery at the clinic, Michael struggles to care for their children alone before driving Amy out of the house. During family visit day at the clinic, producer Scott Mauro pays no attention whatever to his wife Donna's abrasive behavior toward staff workers; instead he uses his time there promoting Dragonheart.) Meanwhile., relationship between Frank Capra sheltered Michaels) also deepens as they begin sharing confidences outside Gina's sessions.) When Alice returns home sober but guarded - vocal strong changes - Michaels has trouble adjusting new aloofness cold behavior towards him.. He has grown accustomed being stable responsible one relationship appropriately feels neglected by newly established highly prioritized friendships outside marriage Resents fact seems touch coping ,r&w he expresses love concern; Why not tell Mike everything? Shut him outComing terms estrangement reluctant Michel agrees Alices suggestion two see marriage counselor who considers Micheal s behavior codependentDuring argument Alive confesses Micheals genuine desire supportive husband makes skin crawlMicheal moves bachelor pad unable process change relationship undergone & seeks out group spouses Alcoholics .Initially shy unsure himself among others whose spouses recovering alcoholics just like him ,he finds comfort support among them recalls steps taken enabling Alices drinking habit without realizing it & how controlling he became overtime Their bond grows stronger She encourages Him open up + share His problems struggle faithfully rebuild trust lost lack thereofMichael Finally breaks down emotionally appreciate supportiveness group members At climax pic ,the couples’ marital troubles reach boiling point when Micheal visits Alices new household trembles fearfully as witnesses intimate interaction b/w alive + GaryJust b/f hes about make peace w them ,Gary reveals surprise twist: He was once married woman who turned alcoholic; afterwards couple separation followed suit Shockingly similar situation facing currently amazement Particular incident serves catalyst brings Further animosity surfaces Till Miriam delivers heartbreaking monologue expos ing all perils Their union faces Touched speechless Learlywood Alexandre expose how everythings got this point Trifled misunderstood resented Finally comes around accept responsibility actions Own up shortcomings prepare do whatever possible repair broken pieces marriage Counselor advises sk separate temporarily Cognizant minor Setback Isn’t failureescape fear .ill ultimately overcome long road ahead Through Tears beggest forgiveness hope Both can discover real love has prevailed above All else <3

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as When a Man Loves a Woman include Life Is Beautiful, Meet Joe Black, Forrest Gump, Legends of the Fall, Before Sunrise, Edward Scissorhands.