Two drunk Irish American brothers attempt to navigate a rudderless boat down a meandering stream of dumb decisions, blackouts, and bad choices. While Terry chases money selling magazine, Steve joins the Marines and fights in Vietnam. With both brother rushing down a river of regret and resentments, it becomes apparent that the only way out is to get sober. As devastation and despair set in, Terry quits drinking in 1968 at age 27, and with the help...