A troubled 14-year-old boy, Antoine Doinel, struggles with a dysfunctional home life, financial struggles, and a sense of disconnection. He rebels against his unhappy circumstances by skipping school and engaging in a downward spiral of dishonesty and theft. His parents, exhausted by his behavior, decide to let him face the consequences, leading to a stint in a juvenile detention facility where he eventually escapes.

The 400 Blows
A restless young individual becomes entangled in a cycle of minor misdeeds, seeking validation and acceptance.