The narrative follows 13-year-old Tommy as he navigates a turbulent adolescence:
A series of tragic events forces Tommy to leave his childhood behind: House of D
: Tommy's closest companion is Pappass (played by Robin Williams), a middle-aged, mentally challenged janitor at his Catholic school. They spend their days making deliveries and saving money for a bicycle they call the "Green Lady". The narrative follows 13-year-old Tommy as he navigates
: At home, Tommy cares for his bereaved mother, who is spiraling into deep depression and drug dependency following the death of his father. Tommy cares for his bereaved mother