Brothers Gerard and Mikey lived a fairly normal life. They had hobbies, a few friends, and didn't fit in very well at school. Their whole world changes one May night when their house catches on fire. The brothers are able to quickly escape, but their parents aren't as lucky. Afraid and on their own, Mikey and Gerard struggle to stay alive |-/ on the streets. The brothers travel around the country, going nowhere in particular, and fall in love along the way.