Heart wrenching story about the challenges of coming of age set against the backdrop of a life made more difficult by the social and physical world in which these teens live. The performances by the young actors, especially the lead (Joel Evans as Larry Sole) are really well done, and they make their stories feel real. As with many movies, the book is a bit more engaging, and I would definitely suggest reading it (The Lesser Blessed by Richard Van Camp) in addition to watching this film.