Mel Gibson's character, Walter Black, struggles with depression, leading to his family's frustration and eventual eviction by his wife Jodie Foster. As he navigates his new reality, Walter finds solace in a beaver puppet, using it to converse with himself and work through his issues.

The Beaver
As a high-strung executive struggles to cope with the pressures of their job, they form an unlikely bond with a beaver puppet, which becomes a catalyst for a transformative journey of introspection and emotional development.