Kyle is the son of a wealthy family. His biological mother died early. At home, he's constantly excluded and framed by his stepmother Alicia and his half-brother Ryan. His father Robert banishes him to live in a backyard tool shed. At school, his family background makes him a target as well. He's mocked as "Trash Boy" and subjected to relentless bullying. One day, an alien spacecraft crashes into the backyard. Inside the shed, Kyle discovers an injured alien observer named Zorp. The two strike a deal: Kyle will wear Zorp's energy wristband and, by overcoming adversity and generating emotional energy, help Zorp repair his ship. In return, the wristband awakens Kyle's own latent potential. With heightened perception and physical abilities, Kyle begins fighting back against his bullies, enraging Ryan. In the school cafeteria, Ryan publicly accuses Kyle of stealing a valuable watch and, together with his lackeys, subjects him to brutal humiliation. As his dignity and spirit come under critical fire, Kyle makes a desperate plea for Zorp's help.