Early one morning, a despondent father, Paul, and his young son, James, look for something in the city's gutters. But what are they looking for? Before this is answered, a desperate call from Paul's ex-wife explains that if he is ever hungover while minding James again, she will apply for full custody. Then, as James searches the gutters, Paul vomits painfully. Once finished, he realizes James is missing and runs through empty street after empty street in a panic. Meanwhile, James finds something in the gutter...