The narrative follows an adult couple and a teenage pair during a short summer getaway by the ocean. Nic’s parents are caught in a fragile, interdependent relationship, struggling to reconcile despite numerous efforts. Meanwhile, their 12-year-old son grapples with his father’s traumatic violent episodes by engaging in games with other kids. He attempts to show Marie, a girl his age dealing with her own father-related issues, how to become emotionally detached. Ultimately, both youngsters are profoundly changed by the exhilaration and heartache of their initial romantic experiences.