A J Manglehorn is a ordinary guy in a small town. He nurses his cat, squeezes out a conversation every Friday, and eats at the same place every day. Than meets the eye, However there is more to Manglehorn: he is an ex-con who gave up the woman of his dreams for a big'project'. He obsesses daily. After a effort Manglehorn confronts a moment and is revealed as a guy with a very dark ago.