Leo is a coming-of-age drama about a troubled young boy named Leo who is struggling to find his place in the world. Leo lives with his single mother in a small, working-class town. At school, Leo has trouble fitting in and acts out frequently, getting into fights with classmates. At home, Leo's relationship with his mother is strained as she works long hours to provide for them. Leo begins wandering the streets at night and falling in with the wrong crowd, engaging in petty crimes like shoplifting and vandalism.When Leo meets Gloria, the eccentric owner of a struggling bookshop in town, things begin to change for him. Gloria sees past Leo's prickly exterior and takes an interest in him, giving him small jobs at the shop and introducing him to classic novels and films. Slowly, Leo starts opening up to Gloria, who provides him with the attention and cultural enrichment he craves. As Leo spends more time with Gloria, he gains self-confidence and motivation, doing better at school and staying out of trouble. However, just when Leo seems to be getting his life on track, a figure from Gloria's mysterious past threatens to unravel everything Leo has worked for.
