Happythankyoumoreplease 2011

As the clock strikes 30 for Sam Wexler, a struggling writer in New York City, he finds himself stuck in a quagmire of self-doubt and uncertainty. His relentless pursuit of publication has yielded nothing but rejection letters, leaving him feeling like an invisible man in a sea of literary giants. It is against this backdrop that his life intersects with that of Rasheen, a young foster care child whose innocence and resilience captivate Sam’s heart. On the subway, their paths converge, and Sam decides to take the boy under his wing, offering him temporary refuge from the foster care system. This impromptu decision sets in motion a chain reaction of events that will test Sam’s mettle as a guardian and a human being.

Meanwhile, Annie, Sam’s best friend and confidante, is grappling with her own demons. Suffering from alopecia, a condition that has left her hair loss a constant reminder of her vulnerability, she struggles to find meaning in her life. Her search for love and connection is further complicated by the uncertainty surrounding her future.

As Sam navigates his new role as an unlikely caregiver, he must also contend with the complexities of his own cousin Mary Catherine’s decision to leave New York City behind and chase a promising job offer in Los Angeles. The news sends her into a tailspin of self-doubt, particularly when she discovers she is pregnant, adding an extra layer of uncertainty to her deliberations.

Sam’s attempts to return Rasheen to the social services are foiled when the boy refuses to be separated from his new guardian. Desperate to provide Rasheen with a stable home environment, Sam decides to adopt the child, but his enthusiasm is tempered by his ineptitude in navigating the adoption process. The result is a brief and humiliating arrest that leaves him feeling chastened.

Despite these setbacks, Sam remains committed to Rasheen’s well-being, monitoring his progress from afar and providing him with artistic supplies when he discovers the boy’s latent talent for drawing. In a separate but equally tumultuous journey, Sam also pursues Mississippi, an aspiring singer working at a cabaret, but their relationship is marked by false starts and misadventures.

Ultimately, it appears that Sam has found a sense of purpose and belonging, albeit precariously, as his relationships with Rasheen and Mississippi begin to take shape. The question, however, is whether this newfound stability will be enough to weather the storms that lie ahead.