Manchester By the Sea (2016)

A guilt-ridden loner grapples with being named legal guardian of his 16-year-old nephew and returning to his hometown, which holds haunting memories. A depressed uncle is asked to take care of his teenage nephew after the boy's father dies. Casey Affleck heads a powerhouse cast in this acclaimed and deeply moving film from award-winning writer-director Kenneth Lonergan. After a solitary Boston janitor (Affleck) unexpectedly becomes the sole guardian of his 16-year-old nephew, he must come to terms with a past that separated him from his wife (Michelle Williams) and his hometown, as uncle and nephew unite for an unforgettable journey of love, community, sacrifice, and hope.