As his mother’s homes and relationships change, Mason grows from a restless child into a young photographer learning to choose his own direction before leaving for college.
- Scenes 1–11
Mason’s world is a child’s local orbit of school, siblings, play, and a family not yet displaced.
- Scenes 12–23
The move exposes Mason’s wish to keep his friends and stay connected to his absent father while Olivia seeks a more secure life.
- Scenes 24–74
Mason enters successive new family arrangements: Dad’s return, Olivia’s marriage to Bill, and finally escape from Bill’s house.
- Scenes 75–123
He adapts to new homes and schools, tests independence with friends and work, and develops an eye for photography.
- Scenes 124–138
Mason names what makes him feel alive, draws closer to Sheena, and reaches a first sustained intimacy with her.
- Just before
- Scene 140
At a school photo exhibit, Mason removes portraits of Sheena and talks with a teacher about his scholarship and leaving for college.
- Scene 141
Mason and Sheena argue about prom after she plans to attend with another boy; they accuse each other of immaturity and end their relationship.
- Scene 142
After graduation, Nick drives Mason home and tries to persuade him to go out; Mason makes Nick join the family party instead.
- Scene 143
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