Flint Lockwood’s mom passed away when he was young.
In the movie “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,” Flint Lockwood is an aspiring inventor who lives in the town of Swallow Falls. His mother, Fran Lockwood, is shown in flashbacks where she is depicted as a supportive and loving parent, encouraging Flint’s creativity and inventions from a young age. Unfortunately, Fran Lockwood’s death occurs before the events of the film, and while the movie does not delve deeply into the circumstances of her passing, it is clear that her absence has a profound impact on Flint. Her death is a pivotal moment in Flint’s life, shaping his motivations and the emotional backdrop of his character’s story. The film uses her memory to underscore the themes of perseverance and the importance of support in the pursuit of one’s dreams. Fran’s belief in Flint’s potential as an inventor is a driving force behind his determination to create something great, which ultimately leads to the creation of the FLDSMDFR (Flint Lockwood Diatonic Super Mutating Dynamic Food Replicator), the central invention of the film’s plot.