When twelve-year-old orphan Ren, who is missing his left hand, is finally adopted by Benjamin who says he is Ren's long-lost brother, he gains hope in finding his parents and learning what happened to his hand. But when Ren discovers Benjamin's life consists of grave robbers, scam artists, and petty thieves, he begins to wonder if Benjamin is really his brother. As others also become interested in Ren, he becomes more determined to find out who he really belongs to and to change his life as a grifter.