Paul Giamatti's character, George Gatling, a skilled upholsterer with a secret passion for falconry, shares his hobby with his nephew Fred, but their previous attempts to tame a wild bird have been unsuccessful. They capture a stunning red-tailed hawk, but a devastating tragedy strikes, leaving George heartbroken and determined to win the hawk's trust, refusing to eat or sleep until he succeeds.
The Hawk Is Dying
A grieving individual embarks on a perilous journey to domesticate a powerful red-tail hawk, sparking an intense struggle of dominance and spirit between human and bird.