A desperate teenager is forced into the dangerous world of underground fighting to win enough money

Recently-paroledthief,JonPrice,isforcedtoreturntohissmall,rainyhometownofFallCity,WashingtonatChristmastime.Jonunexpectedlybeginstofindjoyashemeetsandgrowsclosertoastrugglingsinglemotherwhoshowshimtruekindness,andhebeginsfillingtheroleofafatherforheryoung