Love and Death on Long Island

Giles De'Ath, an esteemed yet cantankerous author and widower, yearns to escape into the comforting world of literature through a screening of an E.M. Forster adaptation. However, he mistakenly purchases a ticket for a crass teen sex comedy, triggering an unexpected journey of self-discovery and societal introspection. As the film unfolds, Giles becomes increasingly captivated by the radiant Ronnie Bostock, questioning his own sexuality amidst the backdrop of a rapidly changing 20th century landscape. This witty and thought-provoking film masterfully weaves together themes of nostalgia, generational divide, and personal growth as Giles navigates unfamiliar terrain in pursuit of understanding and connection.