A washed-up screenwriter, desperately clinging to his fading youth, is forced to confront the realities of fatherhood when his estranged, pregnant teenaged daughter unexpectedly appears on his doorstep, seeking his help.
JACK, once a promising film student, is now a washed-up addict clinging to his fading youth. His life takes an unexpected turn when his estranged teenage daughter LILY, the result of a teenage pregnancy and given up for adoption, appears on his doorstep, pregnant herself and seeking her birth father's support. Meanwhile, Jack's best friend and former roommate, MATTY, seems to have the perfect life with his talented wife, EMMA and their first child on the way. However, Matty secretly harbors a lifelong dream of becoming a stand-up comedian, a dream he pursues behind Emma's back, straining their relationship. As Jack guides his daughter through her own adoption journey, he's forced to confront his past mistakes and learn what it truly means to be a father. At the same time, Matty must decide whether to sacrifice his dream for the sake of his family or risk it all for a shot at the spotlight. In this poignant story of friendship, family, and second chances, two men at a crossroads must find their own paths to redemption and happiness.