Fine Young Men
Overview:
After a year abroad, seventeen-year-old Alf returns to his Catholic boys' school, only to find that no longer relates to his mates, who are popular and athletic. He finds himself drawn to new classmate Oliver, but in an attempt to dispel rumours, Alf bonds with his old friends and ends up committing a crime to prove he still belongs.
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