Jim MacLaine is 18 and studying for his advanced level exams. But he finds his book work increasingly irksome. So much so that he packs a suitcase, hitches a lift to the coast and soon finds a job. While working at a fairground he is invited to a university dance by his old friend Terry. He finds the people there irritating and 'square' and feels sufficiently 'left out' to quit the fairground and return home. Here he again meets Terry's sister Jeanette. They marry and when their first child is born, Jim seems content. But it is not long before he once again walks out in search of freedom and irresponsibility.

“A very special, strange and fascinating movie.” Los Angeles Times

Part of Prey for Rock & Roll season.