Ulysses is a shy and effeminate boy who finds himself coping with new responsibilities as man of the house after the death of his father. Living alongside his mother, younger brother, and conservative aunt, Ulysses is also struggling with questions about his gender identity. He finds an escape by creating a world of fantasy filled with dance and music. Ulysses' journey takes a turn for the better when he finds a vibrant transgender community.

Two rival toy shop owners reluctantly join forces when an unscrupulous toy magnate opens a box store in their town.

One summer afternoon, a ten-year-old boy finds a forgotten trove of postcards. To solve their mystery, he journeys to their postmarked city in search of the person who sent them.

The neurological inner workings of romantic relationships between men and women are studied for science.