Between being bullied at school, put upon by her overbearing boss at the local amusement arcade and having to look after her unstable mother and her two younger siblings, life isn't easy in Margate for 15-year old Sarah Taylor. But when Sarah's drama teacher channels her ferocious and volatile energies into a stand-up comedy routine for the graduation showcase, Sarah discovers that she may have a hidden talent. As her love for comedy grows, Sarah's life becomes difficult to maintain. The walls start to close in, forcing her to choose between her responsibilities to her family and her newfound passion.