Manchester by the Sea is a story about Lee Chandler. He is a janitor living a solitary life in Quincy. When his brother Joe dies, he has to return to his hometown, Manchester by the Sea. He is made the guardian of his nephew Patrick. But Lee has a lot of past traumas there. He had accidentally caused a fire that killed his own children. Through his time back in Manchester, he struggles with his past, his new responsibilities, and his relationships with the townspeople and his nephew.
The main plot points? Well, first off, Lee's brother Joe dies. This makes Lee go back to his hometown. Then there's the issue of Patrick. Lee is now in charge of him. But Lee has his own baggage. The fire that he caused which killed his kids is always in the back of his mind. Also, there are smaller plot points like Patrick's life in school, his relationships with girls, and the community's reaction to Lee's return. All these elements together make up the complex and sad story of Manchester by the Sea.
Definitely. The filmmakers drew from true stories to create the framework of Manchester by the Sea. This infusion of reality adds depth and poignancy to the film's plot and characters.