The Lost Language of Cranes

Set against the gentrification of 1980s Manhattan, the narrative explores Philip Benjamin's journey as he confronts his sexuality and prepares to come out to his parents after falling in love with a man. Simultaneously, his parents grapple with external pressures from developers and internal turmoil, particularly his father's repressed homosexuality, which manifests in secret visits to gay porn theaters. Philip's coming out triggers a family crisis, leading to profound changes that reshape their lives and relationships.