Hesher

The traumatic event of T.J.'s mother's tragic car crash throws him into a deep depression. This loss marks the beginning of T.J.'s emotional turmoil as he struggles to cope with her absence.

Haunted by his mother's death, T.J. fixates on the car involved in the accident. He begins to follow it relentlessly, unable to let go of the memory of that fateful day.

T.J. and his emotionally detached father, Paul, move in with T.J.'s grandmother, Madeleine. This new living arrangement adds to the tension as both T.J. and Paul struggle with their grief.

After school, T.J. is bullied by Dustin, who finds his car vandalized and wrongly blames T.J. During this confrontation, Nicole, a compassionate grocery store clerk, intervenes and helps T.J.

The disruptive squatter, Hesher, moves in with T.J. and his family. His heavy metal lifestyle and reckless behavior bring chaos but also a strange sense of freedom.

In a dramatic turn of events, Hesher retaliates against Dustin by setting his car ablaze. This act leads to police involvement, but T.J. is ultimately cleared of any suspicion.

Hesher takes T.J. and Nicole on a wild ride that ends with them at a random house. There, he wreaks havoc and shockingly leaves them alone, highlighting his unpredictable nature.

Back at Nicole's car, emotions spill over as she breaks down in tears due to her challenging life circumstances. This moment of vulnerability strengthens T.J.'s connection with her.

During a contentious dinner, the tension between T.J. and Paul peaks. Madeleine, feeling helpless, retreats, emphasizing the family's collective grief and isolation.

The next morning, T.J. discovers Madeleine has passed away. This heartbreaking moment deepens his grief, leading him to steal money from his father to try to buy back his mother's car.

Upon confronting Nicole, T.J. is devastated to find her with Hesher in an intimate moment. This betrayal pushes him over the edge, prompting him to damage Hesher's van in anger.

Determined to face his feelings, T.J. ventures to the junkyard only to find that his mother's car is set to be crushed. This leads him to confront his memories and ultimately sleep in the wrecked car.

At Madeleine's funeral, T.J. grapples with saying goodbye, feeling lost and without words. Hesher disrupts the service with a shocking and raw story, emphasizing the bond between T.J., Paul, and their loss.

After the funeral, Paul finds a way to give T.J. a sense of closure. He shows him the remains of the crushed car, which Hesher has brought home, serving as a reminder of their shared grief and moving forward.

The act of bringing the car home acts as a catalyst for T.J. and Paul to start healing. They acknowledge their losses while holding on to the connection they have left.