When Dezzie forms a friendship with Yasin, the new student at his school, he has no idea that this relationship will significantly alter the course of his life. Observing the relentless racist harassment and bullying directed at the reserved Chinese newcomer, Dezzie, who is familiar with being bullied himself, decides to confront Yasin’s aggressors. This act of courage earns him the respect of not only those who once tormented him but, more importantly, of Yasin and his family.