A young girl named Estrella is feeling sad because her father must return to his home country, making her feel she can't be happy anywhere, either at home or school. Estrella wishes that others at school knew what she knows. When her teacher sets up sessions that allow their students to talk about their troubles, Estrella learns she is not alone and that though their lives are tough right now, she and her classmates can offer each other support to get them through their difficulties.