The Thing Before the Thing follows a group of former college buddies who have not seen each other in years. They decide to reunite for a weekend getaway in honor of their retired mentor, who had a huge impact on their lives and brought them together.
As the group catches up and reminisces, old tensions and unresolved issues start to surface. Insecurities, past betrayals and secrets are revealed, and the once-close friends find themselves questioning their relationships and the choices they've made in life.
The tension escalates as the weekend progresses, and when a long-awaited announcement from one of the friends doesn't go as planned, it brings everything to a head. It becomes clear that the true purpose of the weekend was not just to celebrate their mentor's retirement, but also to confront the "thing before the thing" that has been weighing on each of them since college.
In the end, the friends must decide whether to let go of their grudges and secrets and move forward with their friendships, or whether the past has irreparably damaged their relationships. The Thing Before the Thing is a heartfelt exploration of the complexities of friendship and the power of forgiveness.