In a typical city in Rhode Island during the 1970s, a young man named Dunphy lives the carefree life of a teenager, enjoying music, friends, and mischief. However, his rebellious behavior leads him into a series of problems with his family, especially with his strict father, who is determined to set him on the right path. After an incident that nearly costs him a school year, Dunphy is forced to transfer to an exclusive boarding school, where the contrast between his former life and the new environment is more than evident.
In this new school, the pressure to fit in is intense. Dunphy faces privileged classmates and a system that feels foreign to him, but he begins to find his place thanks to the friendship of some quirky peers and a surprising connection with a student named Jane. As he tries to adapt, he discovers not only his passion for life but also love and loyalty in ways he never imagined.
The film is an emotional journey that captures the essence of adolescence, where every decision matters and life's lessons don't always come in the most predictable ways. Amidst laughter, tears, and moments of self-discovery, Dunphy will learn that, despite the challenges, what truly matters is who you are at your core and how you confront what life throws at you.