When his sister asks him to look after her son, a radio journalist embarks on a cross-country trip with his energetic nephew to show him life away from Los Angeles.

Johnny is an emotionally stunted and softspoken radio journalist who travels the country interviewing a variety of kids about their thoughts concerning their world and their future. Then Johnny's saddled with caring for his young nephew Jesse. Jesse brings a new perspective and, as they travel from state to state, effectively turns the emotional tables on Johnny.—Anonymous

Travelling the country to interview kids about their lives, fears, and what they think about the future, grizzled radio journalist Johnny hasn't spoken to his semi-estranged sister Viv for months. However, when Viv needs to go to Northern California to deal with her ex-husband Paul, for once, Johnny steps in and offers to come out to Los Angeles to look after her precocious nine-year-old son Jesse. And, as the cool uncle and his inquisitive nephew embark on a long journey from New York to New Orleans, little by little, their bond deepens, discovering different aspects to themselves, one conversation at a time. But is Johnny fit for parenting?—Nick Riganas