The first time I watched the trailer for "Manchester By The Sea" I knew I was going to enjoy it. I love dramas and this movie seemed to sound the most interesting for movie choices at the moment. The story follows a janitor named Lee Chandler (Casey Affleck) who returns to his hometown of Manchester after his brother dies. Once home, he discovers his brother named him the legal guardian to his nephew Patrick. As Lee takes care of all of the funeral arrangements, he runs into old acquaintances, including his ex-wife Randi. While I will not spoil the tragedy that occurred in Lee's past, I will say that this event had long-term effects and Lee is still struggling with his emotions from being back in the town he sadly left so long ago. Lee's past is discovered through flashbacks and each one seems to pile on more weight than the last. While this movie is not for everyone, Casey Affleck presents a spectacular performance of a depressed man who is trying to stay afloat after so many setbacks. This movie made me cry more times than any other movie I have seen and left me thinking about the movie for days. I highly recommend it to anyone who needs a good cry and wants to watch a fantastic actor who perfectly portrays a man whose strength is constantly challenged.