Jojo, 10 years-old, lives alone with his father, a volatile and aggressive night watchman, in a rural area. Jojo’s mother is absent: she is apparently touring as a country singer. The father tries to hide his despair but he drinks and suffers from violent mood swings. Jojo is left to himself with his questions and worries. One day, he finds an abandoned baby jackdaw that has fallen out of his nest and brings him home. He has to keep him hidden from his father who doesn’t want birds in house. Rearing the little bird gives Jojo a feeling of happiness. A girl from his swimming club also becomes interested in him.
