No Place to Go

Andrew Plummer, a former soldier and boxer, lives contentedly in a veterans' home with fellow residents. He maintains a steady routine and a sense of belonging among the men who share his past. The opening scenes establish his background and current stability.

Joe, recently promoted, invites his father to come live with him and his wife Trudie, hoping his father can help at his job. Andrew senses Joe's worry about imposing and ponders whether he should accept the offer. The gesture sets the stage for a clash between duty and independence.

Andrew enters Joe and Trudie’s home and brings his good-natured but intrusive personality with him. His presence startsle the housekeepers and wears down Trudie, who begins to resent the disruption. The dynamic shifts as family routines are challenged by an unexpected guest.

Over time, Andrew learns that Joe doesn’t actually need help at work and simply has time on his hands. This revelation heightens tension as the family questions the purpose of Andrew's stay. Andrew's sense of being useful becomes complicated by the truth.

While out walking, Andrew befriends Tommy, a shoeshine boy who lives with his Uncle Frank. He also meets a group of elderly men in the park who mention the Hays Home for Aged Gentlemen. The conversations plant the seed of a different future for Andrew.

The men in the park describe the Hays Home for Aged Gentlemen, a place where you pay $500 and are cared for for life. The tempting certainty of affordable care begins to appeal to Andrew. This option represents a potential escape from the tensions at Joe's house.

Tommy casually mentions the stack of nearly one thousand dollars in Andrew's chest to his Uncle Frank, who quietly schemes to steal the money. The crime subplot begins to take shape behind the scenes. Andrew's valuables become the target of a family connection's greed.

Andrew decides to move into the Hays Home after overhearing Trudie's embarrassment about his presence. When he goes to retrieve the $500 required for admission, he discovers the money is missing. The mystery deepens as suspicion falls on those around him.

Andrew confronts Tommy about the missing money, but Tommy denies any involvement. The accusation strains their budding friendship, pushing Andrew to seek other means to recover the funds. The tension highlights the fragility of trust in this situation.

Andrew calls on his new friends from the Hays Home to join him in going to Uncle Frank and retrieving the money. The group unites with a common purpose and a plan to confront the theft. The sense of community offers a glimmer of hope.

They confront Uncle Frank and demand the return of the stolen funds, successfully recovering the money. The confrontation also brings closure to the threat looming over Andrew and his allies. The plan works, and trust is partially restored.

In the end, Andrew and Tommy become members of the Hays Home for Aged Gentlemen, choosing a new life that offers care and companionship. The arrangement provides a peaceful resolution to the conflicts that began at Joe's house. The film closes on a note of renewed belonging.