The film centres around 18 year old Fergus who is seen comforting his mother, Mary, in the opening scene. He confronts his father, Sheamus, the following morning for causing the suffering of Mary. He spends the rest of the day at his school - his parents being at work. Fergus is approached by another student, Piper, with whom he has a short discussion. Sheamus shows up with Mr. Tully - the teacher who has let Fergus onto the grounds - to take him to the doctor for a regular check up. Almost immediately, a police officer arrives to arrest Fergus for drug possession.