In 1978-79 New Jersey, the Nearing family struggles to cope with the loss of Rose, leaving her husband and two sons in a state of grief. As the family's dynamics unravel, the father turns to drink, the older brother becomes entangled in drug smuggling, and the youngest son, Henry, finds himself smitten with the high school beauty, Grace, who's already in a relationship. Meanwhile, Henry's childhood friend Merna remains a constant presence in his life, but he takes her friendship for granted.
Nearing Grace
A young man struggles to cope with a family tragedy and finds himself drawn to a charming high school classmate, despite her involvement with her boyfriend and his own close friendship with a female companion.
