Eleven-year old Tony Rappa struggles to lead a healthy active life while afflicted with type A hemophilia. The frequent scratches and bruises that mark the childhoods of active kids seem harmless to the healthy, but these same small injuries can be debilitating or fatal to a hemophiliac. Despite the severity of his disease, Tony insists on playing hockey. As he gets older and his athletic skills improve, the level of physical contact increases. Undeterred by a family history of chronic illness and loss, his parents continue to support and encourage his athletic ambitions. Ironically, as Tony's love for the sport grows stronger, so does the possibility that his continued participation will have a fatal outcome.—Anonymous

This film documents a mid-western family's struggle with chronic illness. Tony plays hockey despite his severe hemophilia, and Tony's mother battles cancer while she makes the tough choices to keep her son safe. Themes of love, loss and perseverance are woven to create this intimate and inspiring American story.—Anonymous