C.R.A.Z.Y.

Zac is born on Christmas Day in 1960, marking the beginning of his journey through life in a family with four brothers. Each brother has a distinct personality, setting the stage for contrasting relationships within the household.

As Zac grows up, he develops a strong bond with his father, Gervais. However, this connection becomes strained when Zac begins exhibiting behaviors that Gervais struggles to understand, culminating in a pivotal moment when Gervais finds Zac dressed in women's clothing.

During a festive Christmas party in 1975, Zac experiments with a joint and finds himself interested in his cousin Brigitte's boyfriend, Paul. This sparks a chain of events leading to moments of recklessness and the questioning of his identity.

Zac's life takes a dangerous turn when he runs a red light on his motorcycle, resulting in a collision with a car that sends him to the hospital. His recovery is bittersweet as he learns Brigitte has resumed her relationship with Paul during his recuperation.

In an attempt to pacify his father, Zac begins a relationship with Michelle that initially appeases Gervais. However, the ruse falls apart when Gervais discovers Zac in a compromising situation with a male classmate, igniting a fierce conflict over Zac's sexual orientation.

Gervais' rage leads him to force Zac into therapy intended to change him. The therapist's declaration that Zac made a 'subconscious deliberate mistake' indicates the immense pressure Zac faces from both his father and society regarding his identity.

By 1980, tensions escalate during Christmas dinner, especially as Zac's relationship with Michelle deepens. At Christian's wedding reception, Zac shares a moment with Paul that leads to mistaken interpretations and gossip among family members.

When Gervais confronts Zac about the gossip, Zac openly declares his feelings in a rain-soaked confrontation, expressing his wish he had kissed Paul. This declaration results in heartbreak for Michelle and leads to Zac being expelled from his family house.

In the wake of his family conflict, Zac escapes to Jerusalem where he faces profound self-loathing. An encounter in the gay scene leads him to a breaking point, prompting him to walk into the desert where he collapses from exhaustion.

In the desert, Zac is found and rescued by a compassionate Bedouin who helps him recover from exhaustion. This moment serves as a crucial turning point in Zac's journey toward self-acceptance and healing.

Upon returning home, Zac learns that his second eldest brother has suffered a heroin overdose and is in the hospital. The family faces heartbreak as his brother passes away the very next day, casting a shadow over Zac's return.

After attending the funeral, a significant moment occurs when Gervais embraces Zac, suggesting a thawing of their previously strained relationship. This moment hints at Gervais' emotional growth as a father.

Reflecting a decade later, Zac acknowledges how Gervais has transformed back into a father figure in his life. Gervais even goes as far as welcoming Zac's partner into their home, signifying a strong reconciliation and acceptance.