At the age of 18, Quintel Jones is faced with situations and challenges that demand a hasty step into maturity and manhood. In coping with a sick mother and impoverished circumstances, he is forced to grapple with realities that are often tough, while maintaining a heart for what is tender. Strong, determined and sometimes feeling battered, he stoically holds on to what is left of any dreams he harboured. He must fight for his mother's life, ensure his own survival and find joy in the people helping to shape the outcome of his existence.