The Squid and the Whale 2005 Comedy-Drama Romance Movie br The Squid and the Whale is a 2005 American independent comedy-drama film that tells the semi-autobiographical story of two young boys, Walt and Frank Berkman, dealing with their parents' divorce in Brooklyn in 1986. The film explores themes of family dynamics, adolescence, and identity. br The story revolves around Bernard Berkman, a writer and professor, and Joan Berkman, his wife and also a writer, who decide to get a divorce. Their sons, Walt and Frank, struggle to cope with the separation and navigate their relationships with each parent. Bernard moves to a new apartment and starts a romance with a graduate student, while Joan tries to maintain stability for the boys. As the story unfolds, Walt and Frank find themselves torn between their parents, leading to a series of awkward and humorous situations.