Small Time (2014)

Al Klein, played by Christopher Meloni, is motivated by a mix of desperation and nostalgia. After losing his job and facing financial difficulties, he feels the pressure to provide for his family and regain a sense of purpose. The thrill of the car sales business, which he once thrived in, pulls him back into the world he left behind.

Al's relationship with his son Scott, portrayed by Devon Bostick, is strained at the beginning due to Al's past mistakes and his current struggles. As the story progresses, they bond over the car sales business, with Al trying to teach Scott the ropes. This shared experience helps them reconnect, but also brings underlying tensions to the surface as Scott grapples with his father's choices.

Jerry, played by Kevin Corrigan, serves as both a friend and a cautionary figure in Al's life. He represents the pitfalls of the car sales industry and the moral compromises that come with it. Jerry's reckless behavior and questionable ethics challenge Al's values, forcing him to confront what kind of person he wants to be as he navigates his return to the business.

Al faces numerous challenges, including fierce competition from other dealerships, the changing landscape of car sales, and his own outdated methods. He struggles to adapt to new sales techniques and the digital age, which creates tension as he tries to reclaim his former success while dealing with the pressure of financial instability.

Al's past, marked by both successes and failures in the car sales business, heavily influences his decisions. He often reflects on his earlier triumphs and the mistakes that led to his downfall. This internal conflict drives him to make choices that are sometimes reckless, as he attempts to recapture the glory days while also trying to avoid repeating the same errors.