Times of upheaval

New York in late summer 1980: Paul is the youngest member of a wealthy Jewish family. However, he often feels lonely and lost between his busy mother Esther, his well-meaning but strict father Irving, and his quarrelsome brother Ted. Only his loving grandfather Aaron seems to truly understand him and support his interests. At the beginning of the new school year, Paul meets Jonathan, a Black student who has been held back a year and lives in poverty with his sick grandmother. He befriends the older boy, who, despite all his problems, firmly believes in values like honesty and loyalty. However, it doesn’t take long for Paul to become increasingly aware that not everyone in this world has the same opportunities.