After twenty years behind bars, Chris, played by Jay Duplass, is released back into a world that has moved on without him. Struggling to adapt to a new reality, he finds his only anchor in Carol, his former high school teacher whose relentless advocacy secured his freedom, portrayed with quiet intensity by Edie Falco. Their shared history deepens into a complex and emotionally charged bond that challenges the boundaries of gratitude and connection. Meanwhile, Carol’s own life is fraying, her relationship with her restless teenage daughter, Hildy (Kaitlyn Dever), strained to its limit. Directed by Lynn Shelton, this poignant drama explores the fragile process of rebuilding a life, examining how two people, each feeling trapped in their own way, seek a second chance at living. The film navigates their tentative steps toward an uncertain future with a gentle, observant tone, capturing the profound loneliness and unexpected sparks of hope that define starting over.