Gregory, a gifted working-class teenager from Paramin, stars in a stage play that brings him to the attention of James, an affluent businessman. The two men strike up an uncanny friendship as James takes Greg under his wing, pushing him to discover himself professional, creatively, and intimately. Confused, Greg must at once deal with the return of his drug-addicted father, and navigate through the early days of adulthood. As Carnival Monday approaches and the locals prepare for the annual male initiation parade, Greg must confront James an act which will cumulate in life-changing events for him.