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New York. Peter is going through a tense period in his relationship with his new partner Beth and their small child. The situation becomes more complicated when his ex-wife appears with their teenage son Nicholas. Nicholas is anxious, withdrawn, and angry; he has been skipping school for months. Peter strives to be a good father, trying to help his son find moments of family happiness. But the severity of Nicholas's condition puts the family on a dangerous course.