This film is about a busy father who is not spending enough time with his son after realizing he needs to be a better father.

He plans on taking his son and his friends on a camping trip.

Listen for the expression.

Give him a break, wondering if in your son would like to go backpacking with me and my boy.

I don't need you to help you make friends.

He's trying.

He really is.

Can you just give him a break?

So what do you think?

Give him a break.

Means is it Break up with him or give him a chance?

Listen again.

Did you have the right answer wondering if in your son would like to go backpacking with me and my boy?

I don't need you to help you make friends.

He's trying.

He really is.

Can you just give him a break?

Give him a break.

Means give him a chance.

In the movie, The Sun is upset with his father and rejects his dad's efforts to make things better.

When his mother says Give him a break, she means stop treating your father in such a tough way and give him a chance.

If you are upset with someone, maybe it is time you gave them a break, and that's English at the movies.