When 6th grader Terkel makes a thoughtless comment about a girl's appearance, his life is forever changed. He must navigate a new reality filled with death threats from a stalker, his best friend's distance, and the challenges of his dysfunctional family, including his annoying little sister, his stoic father, and his violent uncle. However, amidst the chaos, Terkel finds some positivity in his bullies' newfound admiration and a cool new teacher. As he struggles to cope, his uncle Stewart's guidance offers a glimmer of hope, leading up to a pivotal school trip that will test Terkel's character.
The Trouble with Terkel
The life of a typical teenager, Terkel, takes a drastic turn when a girl who harbored secret feelings for him takes her own life, and a mysterious stalker begins to haunt him.