
At 12, James Gillespie feels the world shifting beneath his feet. Burdened by a secret, he feels lost within his own family. Seeking solace, he escapes to the canal, where he builds his own refuge. There, he finds a unique bond with 14-year-old Margaret Anne, who craves love in all the wrong ways, and forms a friendship with Kenny, whose naive spirit shines brightly amid their challenging environment.