Eight years ago, Gavin artistic son of an Scots\/Italian ice-cream dynasty, turned his back on Glasgow and moved south to London to make his name illustrating children's books. Now, frustrated and broke, his Uncle Sal appears with an offer. Gavin's father has sold the family business. To get his share of the proceeds,Gavin must return home for his father's birthday party. Swayed by the money, he sets off north and picks up a hitchicker with a secret. Their journey is difficult but ultimately rewarding. 　　译文(2): 八年前，苏格兰\/意大利冰淇淋王朝的艺术家儿子加文(Gavin)背弃了格拉斯哥，南下伦敦，以插画儿童书籍而出名。现在，沮丧和破产，他的叔叔萨尔出现了一个提议。加文的父亲已经卖掉了家族企业。为了得到他那份收益，加文必须回家参加他父亲的生日聚会。受金钱的影响，他向北出发，带着一个秘密去接一个搭便车的人。他们的旅程很艰难，但最终是值得的。