1969

Overview

Ralph and Scott, two spirited teens, grapple with the harsh realities of growing up amid the turmoil of the Vietnam War. Stifled by their small-town life, Scott clashes with his strict veteran father, Cliff, while Ralph faces the challenges posed by his overly sexualized mother, Ev. A devastating letter from the front lines prompts the community to reconsider its support for the war, galvanized by the duo's passionate antiwar stance. As tensions rise at home and abroad, both boys must navigate their complicated family dynamics and the shifting sentiments of their town.