The film is set on a western isle of Scotland in the 1950s and follows young Peter and his relationship in the mainly adult world of the fishing village and his relationship with the sea and fishing boats (foremost of which is Kirkcaldy-registered KY199).
The film takes place on a western Scottish island in the 1950s and delves into Peter's experiences within an adult-oriented fishing community, where he forms strong bonds with the ocean and local boats, such as the KY199 from Kirkcaldy.