Abandoned by his recently divorced father, young Aron is left to fend for himself in a horrifyingly strict orphanage. Everyday the nine-year-old has to suffer through beatings from the staff and fights with the other boys. His only comfort comes in the form of a very special relationship with his classmate Attila. Over time, the two become very close friends in the midst of a sexual awakening. The friendship ultimately gives Aron the strength to overcome his dangerous surroundings.