TV Movie,Drama,Family
United States of America
The movie Tiger Cruise is a heartwarming family drama that portrays the lives of the Navy, Marines, and US Air Force personnel aboard the USS Constellation as they return home after a deployment. The "tiger cruise" refers to the tradition of inviting family members on board for a portion of the voyage.
The film is primarily focused on the Dolan family, consisting of the ship's executive officer Gary Dolan and his teenage daughter Maddie. Maddie is initially excited to be on the cruise, but her mood quickly sours due to her father's upcoming promotion. She wants him to turn it down and stay with the family. This causes friction between them and leads to several emotional conversations throughout the movie.
The other families onboard the ship provide additional subplots, including a young girl navigating life without her deployed Navy father and a Marine dealing with the trauma of combat.
However, the peaceful journey is interrupted when news of the September 11 terrorist attacks breaks out. The USS Constellation is immediately recalled to active duty, and the families are forced to reconcile with the fact that their loved ones may be put in harm's way. The remaining portion of the film centers around the ship's involvement with the War on Terror, including tense moments on the flight deck and emotional reunions between families.
Overall, Tiger Cruise is a poignant and timely portrayal of the sacrifices made by military personnel and their families. It acknowledges the emotional toll of deployments on families and highlights the bravery and resilience of those who serve our country.
