Sleeping with the Fishes

Alexis Rodriguez Fish is left broke and heartbroken after the death of her husband. She balances humiliating odd jobs, including selling the walking meatball hero and working as a phone sex operator, just to stay afloat. The life she knew feels gone as she struggles to climb out of debt.

An unexpected call from her quirky sister Kayla pulls Alexis back to Brooklyn for a distant aunt's funeral. The prospect of returning home fills her with dread as she fears facing family with a life that's fallen apart. She worries they'll see her as a failure and won't understand her current troubles.

Back at the family home, Alexis is immediately confronted by her well-meaning mother about the choices she's made since her husband's death. The two clash as old pressures and expectations collide with Alexis's current reality. The tense exchange leaves her feeling exposed and more convinced that she is in a disaster she struggles to admit.

Alexis is pulled into her Latin and Jewish roots, only to feel out of place amid a chorus of family traditions. The cultural mix underscores how far she has drifted from the life she once knew. The feeling of being a fish out of water mirrors her uneasy reentry into the family circle.

Kayla pressures Alexis to reclaim her old career as a party planner by helping coordinate a superhero-themed Bat Mitzvah. She sees the project as Alexis's chance to regain purpose and stability. Alexis hesitates, but the idea takes root.

Alexis hesitates to dive back into work, fearing a relapse into her old life. Her father offers warm words and practical support, suggesting the Bat Mitzvah project as a path forward. The pep talk plants a seed of possibility in Alexis.

Moved by her father's support, Alexis decides to take on the Bat Mitzvah coordination. She recognizes the project as a chance to reconnect with family and redefine her future. The decision marks a pivot from despair to possibility.

Alexis throws herself into planning, balancing chaotic family expectations with the superhero-themed event. She begins to rediscover her talent for bringing people together and gains a sense of control again. This project becomes a vehicle for personal growth.

While coordinating the Bat Mitzvah, Alexis meets Dominic and a new romance blossoms. The relationship offers warmth and a glimpse of a brighter future. The couple's chemistry becomes a buoy amid family tensions.

As she gains confidence through her work and romance, Alexis starts letting go of her past. Her newfound sense of agency reshapes how she handles family dynamics. The future starts to feel within reach.

The house that once bubbled with tension shows signs of healing as Alexis opens up and shares her vulnerabilities. Family members begin to see her in a new light. The shared experiences around the Bat Mitzvah bring them closer.

Alexis realizes she can define her own future, embracing independence and a renewed sense of purpose. With Dominic by her side and stronger family bonds, she steps forward, leaving behind the life that held her back. The film closes on a note of hope and self-discovery.