In “Curveball,” Nolan is a talented high school pitcher coping with his father’s violent death through his friendship with Sam, a local troublemaker. Their close bond brings excitement but also leads Nolan into a world of drug abuse and recklessness, jeopardizing his future and his baseball career.

Facing increasing concern from his mother, Sharon, Nolan reaches a crossroads that forces him to reassess his life and friendship with Sam. The movie examines the complexities of adolescence, highlighting how even deep friendships can be both uplifting and damaging, and how personal growth often requires facing difficult truths.