This movie has almost no dialog. We are witnesses to a 12-year old boy who has apparently had his childhood stolen from him by a most negligent and troubled single mother. While this boy shows all the interests of a normal kid (a really good kid} , we watch as his loneliness and constant worry for the destructive mom really takes a toll on him. It's a very good film for anyone who has empathy and kindness within and who also can see the painful beauty of the hardness of other's lives.