As a 17-year-old orphan, Henri Young (Kevin Bacon), steals $5.00 from a grocery store to feed himself and his little sister, both of whom are destitute.
Seitsmeteistaastase orvuna varastab Henri Young (osatäitja Kevin Bacon) toidupoest viis dollarit, et toita oma puudust kannatavat nooremat õde ja ennast.