At sixteen, Angel leaves home to seek his absent father abroad, only to be met with a heartbreaking reunion. In a foreign land, his youthful hope clashes with his father's manipulation. Facing homelessness, a compassionate stranger extends a helping hand. Despite the chasm of age, background, and social standing that separates them, an improbable friendship unfolds. Just when it appears that everything is finally falling into place, Angel takes to his heels, marking the true beginning of his journey.