Strangers at the Feast

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Set against the backdrop of a looming recession, the story explores the complexities of family dynamics within the Olson family as they confront personal and financial crises. Eleanor and Gavin grapple with their children's struggles—one facing single parenthood and the other caught in a real estate collapse. Meanwhile, two teenagers from a nearby project embark on a risky venture, leading to tragic intersections between suburban affluence and urban hardship, ultimately resulting in a life-altering crime that impacts both worlds.