Alex Silver's life is a far cry from a happy puppet show, with an overbearing father, oppressive school, and seemingly hostile neighbors. However, everything takes a turn for the better when Julius, a charismatic transfer student, enters his life, bringing with him a contagious optimism that inspires Alex to take small steps towards self-improvement.
The Exploding Boy
Alex Silver, a young dreamer, strives to follow in the footsteps of Jim Henson, but his life is marred by an overbearing father, an oppressive school, and even hostility from those around him.
