Jimmy Cardinal is a 13 year old boy who lives with his mother. Jimmy's mother however, is a mean, abusive drunk who could care less if Jimmy starved or was shot. Jimmy finds out throughout his life that he can fly, just by imagining himself flying with freedom. Kept as a secret, he needs to overcome many obstacles and threats in his way. When Jimmy is forced to reveal his secret to the public in attempt to save his mother from her demise how will everyone react?