Inspiredbythedirector’sconversationswithhisownlategrandmotherandhischosencareerpathasanartist,thisfamilydramacentresaroundRussell,afledglingdragqueenwhoretreatstothecountrysidehomeofhisgrandmother,Margaret.However,Margarethasherownchallengetodealwithasshefearsthatshewillbeforcedtomovetoanursinghomeduetoherdeclininghealth.ThesolutionisforRusselltomoveinandkeepthenursinghomeatbay.Russell,ashisdragalteregoFishyFalters,castsaspelloverthetownatthelocalcollegebar,buthealsohastodealwithfamilyandpersonalissueswhileMargaretfightsherownbattlesduetoherfailingmind.