South of Topanga

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Facing terminal cancer, a man in his sixties grapples with regret over not having sons. With his wife away, he unofficially adopts twenty-four-year-old Michael, seeking solace and connection. As Michael attempts to support him, he finds himself ensnared in Gary's escalating and unreasonable expectations, leading to a complex dynamic between the two. The story explores themes of desperation, the search for redemption, and the challenges of intergenerational relationships.