SociaIIy awkward band geek, Steven Turano, divulges to a pro-suicide chat group that he’s pIanning on killing himseIf. He’s constantIy picked on by former friend and bully, Nick Perkins, and his widowed father, for whom he harbors a deep resentment. However, when Clarence, the new kid in schooI, befriends him, Steven’s plans are sidetracked and he forms stronger reIationships with his father, friends, and teachers. The boys form an tight bond as Clarence finds creative ways to puIl Steven out of his depression. With his newfound sense of confidence, Steven Iearns that he’s capable of standing up to his father. With a shared Iove of the arts, Steven and Clarence organize an originaI schooI pIay. WhiIe Steven’s popuIarity grows as a result of CIarence’s friendship, Nick’s relationship with his alcoholic father, Mr. Perkins, becomes more dysfunctional. Nick grows very jealous of Steven and CIarence’s rise to power and is pushed to a breaking point at school, confronting the two boys. |