Poppy reminds me of my mommy. Her happiness somehow hides some old and lonely sadness. Why must she be cheerful? What is there to be cheerful about? Poppy, I think, doesn't really wonder why; she only knows the challenge she faces in trying to make everyone happy. An impossible feat, I guess, but that doesn't discourage her. I wonder if making everyone happy in the world requires some own personal loss. Does Poppy find satisfaction from being so cheerful or does it spread her thin? Her relationship with her driving instructor was sweet, but explosive. It's a good thing she's a school teacher, because she quickly detects the childhood scars of Scott's past. Their scenes really outshine the rest of the movie, and I couldn't help but ache a little when Poppy introduced her newfound boyfriend to Scott who could only watch on in helpless anger. His rant to her later said so much about Poppy's purpose in life, but it came from a man who wanted more than just a cheerful smile.
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