Jeff, known to his young audience as Mr. Pickles, is a beloved figure in children’s television. However, as his family starts to fall apart, Jeff discovers that no storybook, fable, or puppet can help him navigate the turmoil, which escalates more quickly than he can handle. Consequently, this gentle soul finds himself in a harsh reality, experiencing a gradual unraveling of his sanity that is both comically tragic and deeply moving.