A young girl's innocence is eroded faster than she ever could have anticipated as she begins to recognize the horrid injustices all around her in Rufus Norris adaptation of Daniel Clay's novel of the same name 11-year-old Skunk sees the world from an interesting perspective Quick to laugh & full of life she refuses to let diabetes slow her down Then one day her neighbor Mr Oswald's daughter accuses Rick the slow-witted boy next door of rape When Mr Oswald brutally assaults Rick in broad daylight Skunk bears witness to the horrible scene In the aftermath Skunk begins to view her previously safe surroundings with great trepidation She fears living in a future where aggression & injustice runs rampant & seeks comfort in Rick's company But when even that small sense of contentment turns suddenly chaotic Skunk is faced with a decision that will determine whether she ultimately thrives or perishes Tim Roth & Cillian Murphy co-star