The movie 1/2 New Year follows a group of close friends who gather every year to celebrate their own customized version of New Year's Eve, six months before the actual holiday. This year, tensions and secrets simmer beneath the surface of the annual party, sparking a series of events that test the bonds of their friendship.
The main characters include David, who is struggling with his wife's recent cancer diagnosis; Ella, a successful businesswoman who is secretly in love with her best friend, Taylor, who is dating someone else; and Kai, a musician who is trying to reconnect with his estranged father.
As the night wears on, the group plays a series of party games that bring their simmering tensions to the surface. David struggles to keep his wife's illness a secret, while Ella and Taylor's unspoken feelings threaten to destroy their friendship. Meanwhile, Kai's attempts to reconnect with his father lead to a shocking confession that shakes the group to its core.
Throughout the course of the night, the characters confront their deepest fears and insecurities, resulting in a series of heartwarming and heartbreaking moments that ultimately bring them closer together. By the time the clock strikes midnight, the group has learned valuable lessons about friendship, love, and the importance of living life to the fullest.
