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Three people's search for meaning lead them to Slab City, CA, where they meet and share their stories. Trevor - a lonely widower, Sophie - a fearful foster youth, and JP - an unhappy husband seek answers to questions we all have: "Why are we here? What's the point? Does it get any better? Why keep trying?" Twenty years at the slabs seem to have left Trevor unchanged until he runs into Sophie, an independent foster youth, whose fear of being on her own at 18 years old drives her into a month of hiding and isolation at Slab City. JP, a former slabs resident, now young, under appreciated husband and father joins them on the night of the famous "Slab City Prom", reconnecting with Trevor and meeting Sophie. Their seemingly chance meetings, however, help set them back on course.

In the bustling city of New York, Victor, a wealthy businessman, reigns over his empire with an iron fist. Despite his success, Victor has always felt like an outsider in the English-speaking world. Born into privilege, he never had the opportunity to attend school and learn the language properly. Instead, he relied on translators and assistants to navigate the complexities of the English language. Victor's daughter, Grace, is the light of his life. A free-spirited young woman with a passion for languages, Grace has always been the bridge between her father's world and the outside one. She speaks fluent English and has a knack for breaking down barriers, much to Victor's amazement and pride. One day, Grace brings home her American boyfriend, Dan, for a surprise visit. Victor is taken aback by Dan's easy charm and perfect English. As they exchange pleasantries, Victor struggles to keep up with the conversation, relying on Grace to translate for him. Despite Victor's initial reservations, Dan's genuine affection for Grace wins him over. Grace and Dan spend the day exploring the city, with Victor reluctantly tagging along. They visit iconic landmarks, share meals at trendy restaurants, and even take a whirlwind tour of Victor's own company headquarters. As the day turns to night, Grace suggests they head back to Victor's luxurious penthouse for dinner. Victor reluctantly agrees, still feeling like an outsider in his own home. Grace and Dan, oblivious to Victor's discomfort, playfully tease each other as they ride the elevator up to the penthouse. Once inside, Grace and Dan make themselves at home in the spacious living room, chatting animatedly as they prepare dinner. Victor, feeling increasingly isolated, retreats to his study, nursing a glass of whiskey as he broods over his inability to connect with his daughter and her boyfriend. Meanwhile, Grace and Dan, caught up in the excitement of their budding romance, fail to notice the tension brewing in the air. They laugh and joke as they set the table, their playful banter echoing through the empty corridors of the penthouse. Unbeknownst to them, Victor emerges from his study and wanders into the kitchen, drawn by the sound of their voices. He stands in the doorway, watching silently as Grace and Dan share a tender moment, oblivious to his presence. Suddenly, Dan spots Victor out of the corner of his eye and freezes, his heart pounding in his chest. Grace, sensing his discomfort, turns around and sees her father standing in the doorway, his expression unreadable. For a moment, the room falls silent as Victor and Dan lock eyes, each sizing the other up in a silent battle of wills. Grace, sensing the tension, rushes to defuse the situation, but it's too late. Victor's anger boils over, and he unleashes a tirade of insults and accusations in his native language, his words laced with venom and frustration. Dan, unable to understand a word Victor is saying, stands there dumbfounded, his mind racing as he tries to make sense of the situation. Grace, caught in the middle, frantically tries to translate, but her efforts only seem to escalate the conflict. As the argument reaches a fever pitch, Grace finally snaps, her frustration boiling over as she confronts her father head-on. In a heart-wrenching moment of truth, she lays bare the pain and resentment she's been carrying for years, accusing Victor of stifling her dreams and suffocating her spirit with his overbearing presence. For Victor, her words are like a dagger to the heart, piercing through the armor of his pride and arrogance to reveal the vulnerable man beneath. In that moment of clarity, he realizes the depth of his daughter's pain and the damage his actions have caused. With tears streaming down his face, Victor reaches out to Grace, his voice trembling with emotion as he begs for her forgiveness. Grace, moved by her father's sincerity, takes his hand in hers, her own tears mingling with his as they embrace, their hearts finally united in a bond stronger than language or culture. As the sun rises on a new day, Victor, Grace, and Dan stand together on the balcony of the penthouse, their faces turned towards the horizon as they embrace the dawn of a new beginning. Lost in translation no more, they embark on a journey of healing and reconciliation, their love transcending the barriers that once divided them. And so, in the end, Victor learns that true wealth lies not in material possessions or worldly success, but in the love of family and the bonds of friendship that endure across time and distance. And as he looks out over the city skyline, he knows that no matter where life may take them, they will always be united by the language of the heart.