The hero, Jamie, is an introverted teenager with a domineering father and a secret ambition to run in the Montreal International Marathon. Cheered on by his friend Myles and girlfriend Nicole, Jamie develops the self-confidence to overcome a series of setbacks and to realize his dream. Set in Montreal, combining the talents of three young Canadian actors with a music score featuring some popular rock performers, including David Bowie. Directed by Marc F. Voizard, written and produced by Tom Berry and Stefan Wodoslawsky the main cast includes David Matheson, Isabelle Mejias, Peter Spence and Walter Massey.