Khalil is tired of hearing his parents fight. As they scream, he retreats to his closet and writes a letter to himself, dreaming of escape. To his surprise, his future self - called Bruh - shows up to provide support. Together, they visit a fantastical place called Swagtown and learn how families can communicate better.

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