George Monroe, a lonely and sad man, is diagnosed with terminal cancer after being fired from his job. He decides to spend his remaining time building a house he can call his own and reconnecting with his family, particularly his rebellious 16-year-old son Sam.

Life as a House
A father, nearing the end of his life, takes in his troubled teenager, leading to a complex and emotionally charged relationship as they navigate their past and the uncertainty of their future together.