I have to admit, I love the "...carnivorous slugs..." - it's weird and original. Find a better description for the MC "...idealistic young man..." means very little in a logline. Give him a genuine flaw and preferably relevant profession such as; arrogant family psychologist.
If his goal is to reunite the family, make the inciting incident something that relates directly to that. How about; after his parents divorce or after his estranged father returns home.
I think this has potential, and with a few changes, the logline could read very well.