Somers Town

Tomo leaves Nottingham to start a new life in London, hoping for anonymity and escape. Soon after arriving, he tries to loosen up with cans of Carling, but a street gang confronts him, steals his bag, and beats him, leaving him bruised and shaken.

In a local cafe, Tomo encounters Marek, who is busy taking photographs of Maria, a French waitress. Tomo's playful behavior triggers a tease, and he briefly takes Marek's photographs before returning them. The exchange marks the start of a quiet, tentative friendship between the two boys.

Marek clarifies that the woman in the photos is Maria, his girlfriend, not just a friend. The two boys realize they have a shared interest, though their feelings remain uncomplicated and playful at this stage.

Tomo begins living clandestinely at Marek's flat, keeping the arrangement secret from Marek's father. They navigate the tension of a new living situation while trying to avoid discovery.

The boys find a wheelchair abandoned on the street and decide to give Maria a ride home in it, calling it her 'special taxi.' Maria enjoys the ride and, upon arriving at her flat, kisses both boys and says she likes them equally.

A tense moment unfolds when Maria's feelings for the boys are implied but not explicit. Marek worries his father might return, and Tomo is inside the bathroom in a private moment. When Marek's father returns unexpectedly, Tomo is interrupted, which becomes a humorous and awkward scene.

The boys learn from a stop by the cafe that Maria has returned to France because a family member is ill. They are upset that she didn't inform them and that they had bought food for her that she cannot eat.

Marek's father discovers the two boys in the flat, ejects Tomo, and orders Marek to clean up the mess. The moment reveals the strain in Marek's home life and his loneliness as he talks with his father.

A neighbour offers Tomo a place to stay, on the condition that he takes on chores and helps around the house. This new living arrangement marks a shift in Tomo's support system as he continues his journey with Marek.

Tomo and Marek decide to save money to travel to France together, chasing their shared hope of reaching Maria and reuniting with her. They brainstorm ways to accumulate funds while maintaining their friendship.

A handheld camera follows the boys as they travel toward France, signaling a new phase of independence and adventure. The journey is framed as a spontaneous escape from their daily lives.

In France they encounter the waitress again, who greets them with warmth and affection. She welcomes the boys and offers their companionship during their journey.

The last shot shows Marek and Tomo sharing a kiss on the cheek from the waitress, who smiles back. The trip to France is presented in color, underscoring a hopeful ending and a new chapter for the boys.