The Squid and the Whale

"The Squid and the Whale" is a 2005 indie drama directed by Noah Baumbach. The film follows the separation of a couple, Bernard and Joan Berkman, and its impact on their two sons in 1980s Brooklyn. The story delves into the complexities of family dynamics, parenting, and the struggles of adolescence. Through the eyes of the two brothers, Walt and Frank, the film explores themes of coming-of-age, relationships, and the effects of divorce on a family.