16-year-old Laura spends a lot of time left alone with her 4-year-old little brother Jacko because of her mum’s long working hours. One day, they bump into a peculiar man (Timothy Spall in an unforgettable role) who playfully stamps Jacko’s hand with the image of his face. At the same time as the man becomes increasingly unpleasant, Jacko’s health starts to deteriorate and Laura is forced to nd the strength to deal with the situation and save her brother. The film is based on New Zealand author Margaret Mahy’s successful novel with the same name.