Plot&Storyline
This main character returns to his hometown after serving 12 years in prison.
Eddie Palmer
The famous actor and pop star who plays the lead role of Eddie Palmer.
Justin Timberlake
Sam’s favorite TV show revolves around these magical flying characters.
Flying Princesses
Palmer gets this job at the local elementary school after returning from prison.
school janitor
The main message of the film centers on redemption, acceptance, and choosing your own this.
family
This young boy lives next door and frequently stays with Palmer and Vivian
Sam
She is Sam’s elementary school teacher who becomes Palmer’s girlfriend.
Maggie
Sam chooses to wear this controversial costume for Halloween at school.
a princess dress
Before going to prison, Palmer was a famous star athlete in this sport.
American football
Palmer’s initial application for custody of Sam is rejected because of this legal status.
He was previously convisted
This tragic loss occurs in the middle of the film, leaving Palmer alone in the house.
death of Vivian
Sam’s biological mother who struggles with addiction and frequently leaves him alone.
Shelly
Palmer buys this specific musical instrument for Sam’s birthday.
a ukulele
Vivian takes Palmer and Sam to this place every single Sunday morning
church
Palmer shows growth as a character when he stops judging Sam and starts doing this instead.
He stopped judging him, started to understand his feelings, and began to support him.
This past criminal act sent Palmer to prison for over a decade.
he attempted a burglary
She took care of Palmer as a boy and welcomed both Palmer and Sam into her home.
Vivian
When asked why he likes princess shows with no boys, Sam says he can be this.
"the first boy"
Palmer’s promising college football career at LSU ended early due to this event.
a serious physical injury
Palmer uses this word to explain to Sam why some people judge his non-traditional style.
"different"
Palmer is arrested near the end of the movie after being accused of this crime regarding Sam.
kidnapping
These three characters live together as a new family unit at the very end of the movie.
Palmer, Sam, and Maggie
Instead of responding with anger or violence to school bullies, Sam demonstrates this trait.
kindness / self-acceptance
Palmer risks losing the house after Vivian dies because she willed it to this place.
church
This final action by Shelly allows Palmer to legally become Sam’s permanent guardian.
loosing his mom's parental rights