Set in 1993, this edgy punk rock opera follows a group of disaffected teenagers in "The City of Champions" during their final year of high school.Arrival of Scotty: The story begins with Scotty Marshall, a "punk rock king" and poet who moves to town to escape his controlling father, a high-ranking police officer.The Skid Ranch: Scotty quickly befriends Billy and Craig. Together, they form an anarchist collective called "The Skid Ranch," living by a philosophy of self-reliance and standing up for what is right.The Principal's Secret: The main plot involves the group uncovering a "dark truth" about their sleazy Catholic school principal, Abraham. Craig discovers that his mother has been sleeping with the principal and finds evidence of even darker activities in the principal's past.The Group Dynamic: The film explores various subplots:Molly: A high-achieving student with good grades and looks who secretly uses substances like pills and weed to numb the pain of her mother's death.Billy: A highly intelligent atheist who loves music and feels like an outsider.Sammy and Corey: Sammy acts as a school bully and "alpha" who runs protection and drug deals, while his enforcer, Corey, is secretly sensitive and wants to join the Skids.

A teenage punk poet and writer who reluctantly relocates to the Canadian Midwest. He struggles heavily with a secret drug addiction to mask his deep emotional pain at home while trying to maintain good academic grades.

The fierce and protective leader of the outcasts. He strictly enforces the core community rule of keeping the collective safe and never leaving any fellow member behind.

A rebellious teen who is severely addicted to pills. He harbors a deep, active hatred for hypocrisy and social injustice, driving his motivation to physically do something about it.

The highly temperamental, manipulative, and controlling school drug dealer. He serves as a primary antagonist, clashing directly with Scotty and the rest of the collective.

Sammy's loyal personal thug who physically enforces his demands. Underneath his tough exterior, he desperately yearns for a true sense of belonging and holds a crucial secret regarding Billy.