Everything Relative

The bris brings the immediate family together and invites the seven former classmates to reconnect. The ceremony features a cameo by Harvey Fierstein as the mohel, adding a notable touch to the gathering. The event kicks off a weekend that will test old loyalties and long-held tensions.

The seven former classmates converge at Katie and Victoria's country home near Northampton, Massachusetts. Old romances and rivalries resurface as they reassemble after years apart. The weekend becomes a chance to address unresolved issues and reexamine their lives.

Victoria explains that her corporate career requires her to stay closeted in public. She tries to balance professional safety with personal honesty, which creates tension with Katie. The group dynamics are affected as Victoria's need for secrecy spills into private conversations and public moments.

Josie and Maria come face-to-face for the first time since their painful breakup years ago. They each carry regrets and hidden truths about the end of their relationship. Their meeting sets the emotional tone for the weekend's confrontations.

Maria recounts her years of marriage to a man, followed by a late-coming realization of her true identity. She explains why she left her husband, pursued life as a lesbian, and fought to regain custody of her children. The revelations deepen the emotional stakes for everyone at the gathering.

Luce holds on to the memory of her college girlfriend Sonja, whose death remains unresolved for her. Candy, Luce's new girlfriend who is politically conservative, accompanies her but feels out of place. The contrast between memory and present relationships amplifies the weekend's tensions.

Candy's presence introduces fresh friction, as her conservative views clash with the group's liberal politics and personal histories. The conversations become sharper, revealing rifts that have never fully healed. The tensions push Luce and Candy to re-evaluate their relationship's foundation.

Singer Gina has long carried a torch for Luce, but Luce remains emotionally elsewhere, still tethered to Sonja's memory. Gina's feelings surface in quiet moments and group interactions, underscoring unrequited love among the friends. The dynamic adds another layer to the weekend's emotional landscape.

Sarah, the lone straight woman working at Planned Parenthood, is under strain because she and her husband cannot conceive. She navigates the emotional toll in parallel with the group's romantic revelations. The stress of infertility adds a grounded, intimate counterpoint to the more dramatic storylines.

The friends revisit old haunts, play a softball game, participate in a group sing-along, and swim together. These activities provide space for candor and shared memories as long-held grievances surface and are aired. They begin to hear one another's perspectives in a way that softens defenses.

Through these exchanges, several old conflicts are resolved, and some relationships take on new shapes. The group members begin new chapters in their lives with clearer boundaries and renewed hope. The weekend culminates in a sense of closure and mutual understanding.

Katie and Victoria confront the toll of Victoria's closet behavior and acknowledge the impact on their relationship. They discuss honesty, visibility, and the possibility of a more authentic partnership going forward. The scene marks a turning point toward a more open future.

As the weekend ends, the seven friends part ways with a better understanding of themselves. They leave Northampton with a renewed sense of identity and direction. The trip closes on a note of fragile optimism about facing their pasts.