Brooklyn Lobster

As the festive season unfolds, Frank Giorgio faces a dire situation with his seafood business. The bank that once supported his dreams unexpectedly goes under, leaving him with overwhelming debt that threatens the future of his family's livelihood.

With a public auction looming over him, Frank's pride and determination clash with pressing reality. He struggles to find a solution as time runs out to save his family business from being sold off to the highest bidder.

Frank's son, Michael, returns home from Seattle, bringing his girlfriend, Kerry, along. Their arrival stirs up bittersweet memories, yet they are soon caught up in the family turmoil created by Frank's financial struggles.

Upon returning, Michael discovers that his childhood home has been sold, which deeply unsettles him. His mother, Maureen, has been forced to prepare for a new life in a rental property after the holiday season, marking a significant shift for the family.

Michael finds himself crashing on a pull-out couch in Frank's office. Confronting both his family's crises and his own emotions, he grapples with the realities of a changing future and the difficulties of his relationship with Kerry.

Following a volatile dispute between Frank and Kerry's uncle, Michael faces relationship challenges with Kerry. The tension stemming from family conflicts puts a strain on their connection, complicating Michael's homecoming.

Michael's sister, Lauren, steps up to mediate communications among family members. Having been a vital part of the family business, her support becomes essential as tensions rise and the situation escalates.

Bill Lau, a longtime friend and loyal customer of Frank, enters the bidding for the family property. His proposal of joining forces with Frank to finish building the restaurant presents a potential lifeline for Frank's struggling venture.

Bill's partnership idea sparks a glimmer of hope for Frank. The possibility of revitalizing the struggling business through collaboration forces Frank to confront his inner demons and consider a different path forward.

With the family's future on the line, Frank faces a critical choice that could reshape their lives forever. He must weigh the risks of accepting help from Bill against his own stubbornness and desire for independence.

In the final moments before the auction takes place, emotions run high. Family members gather to discuss the implications of the impending sale and the potential partnership with Bill, hoping to come together for the sake of their legacy.