In a small town in upstate New York, an aging construction worker, Sully, is settled into a life of irreverent behavior, petty theft, and casual relationships. Estranged from his family and living in the home of his elderly former teacher, Miss Beryl, Sully has abandoned the stability of a regular job and routine, instead taking on odd jobs for a local contractor, Carl, with whom he has a contentious relationship. Although charming and well-liked in his community, Sully is essentially treading water, having given up on any grand ambitions he might have once harbored.

The sudden reappearance of Sully's son, Peter, brings the prospect of change. Peter is a college professor facing his own struggles, including an unraveling marriage, and is seeking refuge in the town he once called home. Their tentative reconnection opens old wounds and presents new challenges, forcing both men to confront their pasts and the choices they have made. Complicating matters further is Carl's wife Toby, with whom Sully shares an attraction, creating a nuanced triangle that tests loyalties and stirs unresolved conflicts among the characters. As Sully grapples with the potential for new relationships and a sense of responsibility he has long avoided, the small town's quirky inhabitants and personal dynamics weave into his journey of self-discovery.