This tells the story of a sturdy friendship between a boy with Morquio's syndrome and an older boy who's definitely bullied because of his size. Adapted from the novel the film explores a construction of friendship and confidence. Kevin helps to improve his reading skills. Inturn, Kevin wants since he's not allowed out unauthorized Maxwell to shoot him. Being the social outcasts of the town, Kevin and Maxwell have come to realize they are very similar to eachother and accept that they are"freaks" and nothing else will prevent them.