Charlie's not the biggest geek in high school, but he's by no means popular. Shy, introspective, intelligent, yet socially awkward, Charlie is a wallflower,standing on the threshold of his life whilst watching everyone else live theirs.
As Charlie tries to navigate his way through uncharted territory- the world of first dates and mix tapes, family dramas and new friends- he realises that he can't stay on the sidelines forever. There comes a time when you have to see what life looks like from the dance floor.