In World War II London, nine-year-old George is evacuated to the countryside by his mother, Rita, to escape the bombings. Defiant and determined to return to his family, George embarks on an epic, perilous journey back home as Rita searches for him.

9-year-old Marla is having her first sleepover with her best friend Lola. And even better – despite her Nans reservations, she is having it at her fun-loving Dad’s house. But amidst the freedom and play, she finds something that changes the course of this innocent sleepover and the dynamics of her relationship with her beloved but complicated Dad forever.