It is the story of a young Korean-American boy's transplantation from the city of Los Angeles to the fictional rural town of Iron River, Minnesota and his use of football to escape the bigotry that he faces and the conflict he experiences with his parents.
The story follows a Korean-American youth who relocates from Los Angeles to the imaginary small town of Iron River, Minnesota. Through playing football, he attempts to shield himself from societal discrimination and the familial disputes he experiences.