Timothy's presence is temporary. Every time he fulfills one of the qualities his "parents" desired, a leaf falls from his leg. His journey teaches the couple about the fleeting nature of life and the importance of unconditional love.
In a moment of grief and hope, the Greens write down the traits of their "dream child" on slips of paper—such as being "honest to a fault" and "a glass-half-full person"—and bury them in a wooden box in their garden. Following a mysterious localized thunderstorm, a 10-year-old boy named Timothy (CJ Adams) appears in their home, literally having sprouted from the earth. Timothy is the living embodiment of their notes, but he comes with a unique physical trait: living leaves growing from his ankles. Themes and Reception The film explores several deep emotional and social themes: L'incredibile vita di Timothy Green
Critics noted the film serves as a fable about "helicopter parenting," as Jim and Cindy try too hard to ensure Timothy fulfills every ideal they wrote down. Timothy's presence is temporary