The main protagonist, André (Leonardo Viveiros), 10-year-old, lives alone with his mother who has been depressed since his father left. He has a friend called Susana, but one day she moves away. He makes friends with his intriguing neighbour, a Russian guy who goes on strange errands every evening, carrying a big sports bag, so he follows. Nicolai ice skates so Andre also takes up the sport, making sure the man eventually takes notice of him. Like all his friends will this one eventually go away ?