Fifteen-year-old Elliot 'Matchstick' Hart spends his days caring for his mum and hiding from the school bully. Fifteen-year-old Josh McBride spends his days tormenting Elliot and avoiding his abusive stepdad. Inspired by a picture in an old newspaper, Elliot embarks on an adventure to the city. Little does he know that Josh has decided to join him. On their journey, strangers and surprises force them to look at each other in a different light. As secrets are uncovered, can the boys bury their differences or will it tear them further apart?