Set in a small slate mining town in Pennsylvania during the 1970s. A teenager struggles to own-up to a tragic accident that took the life of his classmate during an after-school fight over a girl. Subsequently the dead boy's father, also the town's edgy sheriff, snaps with grief. He goes on a violent tirade which forces Harrison and his four friends to take drastic actions. Only after many long years does Harrison finally have the chance to reconcile with the sheriff. Only then will they both learn from their hurtful actions and the lessons of their lives.