Set during the summer of 1988 in northeastern Kansas, the story revolves around two young brothers navigating life in a challenging environment marked by their mother's struggles after a divorce and a recent prison escape nearby. With their mother often at work, the boys choose to defy her prohibition against swimming alone in their apartment complex pool, leading to a summer filled with adventure and risk. The narrative explores themes of childhood freedom, familial bonds, and the quest for independence amidst difficult circumstances.
