A middle-aged widower, Stanley, struggles to reconnect with his estranged adult son, Tom, who resides in Canada as a university professor. Stanley's guilt stems from feeling responsible for his wife's death, whose final moments were marked by their tumultuous relationship. Desperate to mend his bond with Tom, Stanley travels to Canada and takes a job as a janitor at the university, hiding his real identity to get closer to his son. As he works incognito, Stanley discovers that Tom is engaged in a passionate affair with a married woman. The situation becomes more complex when Stanley's own past romantic entanglements and moral choices come to light, shedding new perspectives on both his and Tom's lives.

The story intertwines memories of Stanley's earlier romantic escapades with his present-day efforts to redeem himself. Encounters with eccentric characters and unexpected friendships help Stanley navigate his way through the complications of his and Tom's interconnected pasts. A series of heartfelt and often humorous moments drive the narrative, exploring themes of forgiveness, the imperfections of love, and the enduring quest for familial reconciliation. As father and son inch closer to understanding each other, they uncover deeper truths about themselves and their relationships, leading to an emotionally charged resolution.