In a quiet suburb of Kansas, two sixteen-year-old boys navigate the turbulent waters of adolescence, but their lives are marked by a dark secret. Neil, a young man with aspirations of becoming a model and a seemingly enviable social life, begins to recall fragments of his childhood that lead him to question his identity and relationships. Meanwhile, we have Brian, an introspective and solitary boy who has endured a traumatic experience that he has blocked from his memory.
As they try to understand their pasts, both embark on an emotional and distressing journey. Neil, exploring his sexuality in a world that is both fascinating and terrifying to him, dives into a hedonistic lifestyle, while Brian, increasingly obsessed with the idea of memory and trauma, starts investigating his past in search of answers. The lives of these two boys, who seem light years apart, begin to intertwine as they confront issues of abuse, identity, and the search for the truth hidden deep within themselves.
With moments of incredible sensitivity and a striking narrative, the story delves into pain and confusion, showing how childhood can leave indelible scars that, despite attempts to forget, can resurface at any moment. In this journey of self-discovery and redemption, both protagonists learn that healing is a long and winding road.