The Daytrippers

Eliza discovers a love letter featuring a poem that implies her husband, Louis, is having an affair. This shocking revelation leads her to question their marriage and confront the situation directly.

Determined to confront Louis, Eliza decides to travel to New York City with her family. They pack into the family station wagon, with Eliza's parents Jim and Rita, her sister Jo, and Jo's boyfriend Carl joining her on the journey.

During the car ride, Carl shares his creative endeavor, which is writing a surrealist story about a man with a dog's head. His quirky narrative adds a layer of humor amid the tension of the trip.

Upon arrival in the city, Eliza and Rita visit Louis's publishing firm to confront him. While waiting, Eliza meets Eddie Masler, who tells her about the poem's background, intensifying her worries.

Rita decides to investigate Louis's office for clues about the supposed affair. During her search, she discovers a picture of Louis with an unknown woman at a birthday party, raising their suspicions.

The family tracks Louis down to his apartment, only to see him getting into a cab with the woman from the photo. They attempt to follow him to uncover the truth but are stopped by a red light.

Desperate to get answers, Rita jumps out of the car to chase after Louis. Unfortunately, her chase leads her to faint on the sidewalk, requiring help from a passing stranger.

A kind father and son from a nearby apartment come to Rita's aid after she faints. Their conversation hints at troubling family dynamics, and the son discreetly shares that his father is not a good man.

The family heads to a book release party where Louis is rumored to be. While Carl and Jo enter the party to search for Louis, the rest of the family waits in the car, anxious about the outcome.

At the party, Jo and Eddie strike up a conversation that quickly turns flirty. Meanwhile, Carl gets into a heated debate with Eddie over political beliefs, highlighting family tensions.

After leaving the party without finding Louis, Jo realizes she left her bag behind. When she returns to retrieve it, she unexpectedly shares a passionate kiss with Eddie, complicating her emotions further.

Returning to Louis's apartment, Eliza walks in to find him hosting a party. Tensions rise as she anxiously searches for answers about his apparent infidelity.

Eliza initially believes she sees Sandy at the party, only to stumble upon the shocking truth on the roof. Louis kisses Sandy, revealing him to be a man, which shatters Eliza's expectations and forms.

Eliza confronts Louis about the shocking revelation, leading to a heated argument. Their relationship reaches a boiling point as emotions flare and truths emerge, including the family's collective disgust.

After the confrontation, Eliza and Jo leave the apartment, stepping out into the city. Their walk signifies a moment of freedom and uncertainty as they navigate their complex feelings about family and love.