Vincent LeMarca (Robert DeNiro) is dealing with his recent divorce to Michelle (Frances McDormand), and is dealing with the demons of a violent, potentially criminal, father. LeMarca is also a cop who has been charged with finding his son, Joey (James Franco). Only Vincent doesn't know it's his son he's after. And Joey doesn't know how to convince everyone his actions were out of self-defense. In the city by the sea, Long Island, NY, father tries to find his estranged son. Who is to blame for Joey's spiral, and who will come to his aid if anyone?