A rebellious girl whose existence is devoid of parental guidance spends her time roaming the land, shoplifting, and vandalizing. Her routine is broken one day while playing in the woods when she hears a woman calling from a mysterious hole in the ground, asking for help.

From Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter to Damsel, the Zellner brothers have been delivering some of the most inspired American indies in recent years. Kid-Thing is a deadpan delight which casts light on the darker corners of childhood that most coming-of-age tales shy away from.