John (Norton) has dedicated his life to bringing up his 4-year-old son, Michael, after the child’s mother left them soon after giving birth. When John is given only a few months left to live, he attempts to find a new, perfect family for Michael, determined to shield him from the terrible reality of the situation.
Although initially certain of what he is looking for in the perfect family, John gradually abandons his early convictions, over-whelmed by doubts on the decision. How can he judge a family from a brief encounter?