A 16-year-old boy named Goob navigates a turbulent summer in Norfolk, England. His world is upended when his mother becomes involved with Gene, a volatile stock car racer portrayed by Sean Harris. As Goob contends with his mother's new relationship, he finds solace in a blossoming romance with Eva, a migrant field worker. The film, directed by Guy Myhill, offers a poignant exploration of adolescence, familial bonds, and the quest for identity.