A fourteen-year-old farm boy, Duncan, struggles to cope with the loss of his mother and fills the void by mimicking her. His father, Edgar, is confused by Duncan's unusual grieving habits. Perry, a friend, initially comforts Duncan but later rejects him due to unspoken societal pressures and his own attraction.
The Mudge Boy
A young farm boy, still reeling from the loss of his mother, finds solace in an unexpected outlet as he struggles to come to terms with his grief.