The Toy Soldiers

In an era defined by sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll, a single night marks the unraveling of youthful innocence and family bonds. Five intertwined coming-of-age tales explore the journey through grief. A young mother, embroiled in a custody dispute, seeks solace in alcohol, while her children remain tormented by their father’s abuse: a nineteen-year-old struggling with addiction and his younger brother, a bullied gay teen hiding his true self. Among them is a girl who trades sexual favors for acceptance, her devoted classmate willing to do anything for her affection, and a striking redhead burdened by a tragic secret from her past. As these characters converge, their lives are irrevocably altered on the eve of the closure of their beloved hangout, The Toy Soldiers Roller Rink.