When a gay actor returns to his conservative Texas hometown for his grandmother's funeral, long-buried family secrets come to light. As three generations of a deeply dysfunctional family gather, their tangled relationships, hidden desires, and outrageous behavior are revealed. From a barroom brawl to an institutionalized uncle who thinks he's Tammy Wynette, Sordid Lives is a darkly comedic exploration of identity, acceptance, and the chaos of Southern family life.