Morgan Stewart’s Coming Home

Set during a late-80s political season, the narrative unfolds around Thanksgiving and a high-profile re-election bid. The era is marked by media scrutiny, campaign hardware, and the tension of a family navigating public persona versus private truth. The period provides a backdrop for Morgan's coming-of-age within a politically charged household.

The story unfolds primarily in Virginia, focusing on the Stewart family's upscale home and the political campaign for Senator Stewart's re-election. The settings shift between the private living spaces and public campaign events, illustrating the clash between private loyalties and public duties. The film uses these locales to satirize the intersection of family life and political ambition in a Southern state.

👪 Family

The film centers on a family whose values are tested by ambition and public life. Morgan's bond with his parents is strained by different expectations, yet the family unit remains the core around which the story turns. Private loyalties collide with public duties as the campaign demands conformity and control.

🏛 Politics

Political ambition drives the plot as Senator Stewart's campaign and Jay's scheming reveal the price of public image. The family is pulled into fundraising, media appearances, and strategic decisions that compromise personal integrity. The story critiques power, corruption, and the fragility of trust within a political machine.

🌱 Coming of Age

Morgan's journey is a struggle to reconcile rebellious impulses with family expectations. He learns to own up to mistakes, mends relationships, and discovers a sense of responsibility beyond personal gratification. The arc blends humor with growth, highlighting the awkward transition from adolescence to adulthood within a charged environment.