Fed up with living with her alcoholic mother and dealing with her toxic beau, teen rebel Casey decides to leave Ohio and move to Los Angeles with her father. Unfortunately for her, he has a new family and a life of his own, making her feel abandoned more than ever. As she roams the streets homeless and with no one to call family, she meets Samuel, an elderly man who spends his days at the park or the cemetery. As their friendship grows deeper, Samuel imparts invaluable wisdom to young Casey.