The narrative follows a group of young siblings who are largely left to fend for themselves by their neglectful parents, relying on their cleverness and humor to navigate life on a tough council estate in Manchester. Despite their reluctance to acknowledge it, they are in need of assistance, which they find in Steve, a young man from a middle-class background who becomes enamored with Fiona, the eldest sibling. As he becomes more involved with this unconventional and distinctive family, he is drawn into their world. The chaotic family dynamics are portrayed through the perspective of an exceptionally intelligent fifteen-year-old, who faces the challenges of growing up amidst a combative father, a brother hiding his true self, a sister with a volatile nature, and neighbors who are internet adult film stars.