In a small New Zealand town, 16 year-old Michael leads a lonely, introverted existence with his single mother Amelia whose guilt and alcoholism threatens to drive her cherished son away. Michael finds escape through a passionate love of maps. Unexpected friendships with classmate Alison and Mary rouse him from his isolation and send him on a journey of self-discovery.
In a small New Zealand town, 16 year-old Michael leads a lonely, introverted existence with his single mother Amelia whose guilt and alcoholism threatens to drive her cherished son away. Michael finds escape through a passionate love of maps. Unexpected friendships with classmate Alison and Mary rouse him from his isolation and send him on a journey of self-discovery.
