A man resents his younger brother for having an easier life and more love from their friends and family, even as he desperately tries to win that adoration for himself.

A teacher finds herself entangled in the life of a mesmerising student, only to learn that everything he told her about himself was a lie.

An Irish-American man seeks refuge from his overbearing mother by focusing on his job - but when he realises that he is in love with the machine that he operates, the shame threatens to take away everything he has worked for.

After their parents' divorce, two siblings strive to keep their mother from remarrying. As the family lashes out at each other, the sister has a change of heart.