这是一部聚焦父子和家庭的影片，Adam（Evan·Peters饰）的母亲和妹妹两年前在一次车祸事故中去世，父亲沉浸在痛苦之中每日用酒精来麻痹神经度日，Adam因为母亲去世一直未剪的长发在学校中被同学认为是怪人，一次舞会之前与同学偶然的冲突演变成全校的一次骚动……

Despite what he says, Adam is not "fine". The summer before freshman year should be a time full of possibilities, but Adam struggles with family tragedy, everyday teenage growing pains, and the very real threat of high school hazing. Fortunately, Adam finds allies (some likely, some unlikely) who help him repair his heartache as well as his ailing relationship with his father. Set in a small, Southern California beach town, Adam discovers the inner strength one can find with the support of a community. His story is proof of the notion that with the help of family and friends, you can always find your way back home.