Liam is a fourteen-year-old boy growing up in public housing in Minneapolis. When Liam's estranged older brother convinces him to tag a rival gang's wall, Liam finds himself in serious danger. An invitation from his mom's artist friend Kat sends Liam to spend his summer on the shores of Lake Michigan. Liam eventually has to choose between staying in Lakeshore or returning to a family who needs his help.