The movie takes place during the 1970's in a small town in Nova Scotia with 16 year old Moonie (Liane Balaban) wanting to move out of her small town life yearning for something better as her imagination increases. Besides not having her own room crammed into house living with 2 older sisters with her parents, she eventually builds a rapport with the girl Lou (Tara Spencer-Nairn) next door along with her mother. And that her dad was a boxer and appears to be much more spontaneous and outgoing than the rest.
While her dad makes attempts to keep her inside, Moone devises a plan to have her leave beginning with a rumor.
While her dad makes attempts to keep her inside, Moone devises a plan to have her leave beginning with a rumor.