Evocative and provocative, this insightful drama traces the trials and travails in the life of Oscar (Connor Jessup), a sensitive and creative teenager. Growing up in Newfoundland, he is a homosexual youngster who dreams of becoming a special-effects make-up artist.
However, he is petrified of his macho father and terrified of how he would react if they ever came to know about Oscar's sexuality.
Then, he happens to meet Wilder (Aliocha Schneider), a handsome young man who works with him at the hardware store. The worldly Wilder completely sweeps Oscar off his feet and forces him to confront his fears. How will Oscar's father react to the truth? Will Oscar finder strength to lead an authentic life against all odds?