A young boy named Max has a vivid imagination and throws tantrums when others don't comply with his demands. After a disagreement with his sister and her friends, and his mother's attention being diverted to her boyfriend, Max runs away from home, wearing his wolf costume. He escapes to an imaginary world, where he befriends wild beasts, including Carol, who share his temperamental nature.

Where the Wild Things Are
A young person leaves behind their ordinary existence to embark on a daring quest to a mythical island, where they are unexpectedly celebrated as a champion by the island's enchanting inhabitants.