When there’s no money left at home and the prematurely wise Wesley (12) arrives empty-handed at the birthday party of his impressive classmate Myra (12), he decides to secretly pose as the birthday kid on a radio broadcast to increase his chances of winning the big prize package.

During a confirmation ceremony, Ellie feels uneasy as her mother insists she behave like the other children. She becomes intrigued by a strange duo who challenge her to break free from her mother's expectations. But their pressure tactics soon go way too far.