In the small Midwestern town of Grandview, 18-year-old Tim Pearson is eager to break free from his predictable future and pursue his passion for oceanography. With a week left before graduation, Tim plans to defy his controlling father and turn down a scholarship to follow his dreams.

Grandview, U.S.A.
A struggling young man must reconcile his passion for oceanography with his father's wishes, leading him to face the daunting prospect of leaving his familiar small-town life behind.