Fleeing his dysfunctional home, young Nick ( Christian Tafdrup) seeks out the companionship of older men and soon finds himself in a relationship with Ralph (Stig Hoffmeyer), a closeted, middle-aged professor of astronomy. Ralph provides Nick with sanctuary, and the two guys share an interest in the stars as well as each other. When Ralph's girlfriend returns from vacation, however, Ralph chooses her over Nick. The teen then hits the streets, where he joins up with a gang of dangerous street hustlers.