Synopsis: |
To mentally survive an abusive parent, hospitalization for malnourishment, and flesh-eating bacteria, Mike too often escaped into the realm of fantasy--emulating the characters that he admired in movies, video-games, and Japanese anime. Through a fateful intervention, he is taught Chinese martial arts by three unlikely friends who indirectly lead him to compete in underground illegal fight clubs. Once old enough to join the military, Mike enters Navy SEAL training to chase the ideal and accepted individual that his imaginary friend wants him to be. This path leads him on a journey of heartbreak, suicidal depression, and faithlessness that would change his life forever. |