Joseph E. Ryan

Nine-year old Sleepy and his two friends enjoy causing mischief in their small suburban town and hanging out by the river. All goes well until a freak encounter changes their lives forever.

A chance accident presents a boy with the means to deliver himself and his mother from his abusive father. But crossing the line from passive resistance to actively winning their independence, comes at a price.

A Russian immigrant takes a stand against an unwelcoming neighbour.