In a small Idaho town, an awkward, curly-haired teenager lives with his grandmother and his 32-year-old brother, who is perpetually online chatting with what he believes are girlfriends. The teenager's life is a monotony of high school misery, characterized by bullies, indifferent classmates, and a general lack of understanding from nearly everyone he encounters. His unique personality is reflected in his eccentric habits, like drawing mythical creatures, practicing dance moves, and boasting of a non-existent girlfriend. This routine existence is his comfort zone, albeit a lonely one, until his life takes a turn with the arrival of two new friends.

One is a new kid at school, who, despite being shunned by others, finds a kindred spirit in the teenager. The other is a local girl, clearly out of his league but somehow still a potential friend, if not more. These new relationships begin to pull him out of his shell, prompting him to engage more with the world around him. His journey is punctuated by the decision to help one of his friends win the school presidency, a task that involves facing his fears, harnessing his unique skills, and finally taking action against the injustices of his small-town life. This endeavor not only tests his loyalties and courage but also sets him on a path of self-discovery and acceptance.