Just Henry

Henry Dodge is a 15-year-old boy haunted by the tragic death of his father during World War II. He discovers that the father of a classmate was the man who murdered his own father. As Henry delves into the mystery of his past, he begins to uncover the truth about his father's death and triggers a series of revelations that will change his family forever. Henry develops a photo taken of his classmate Grace during a group outing, which leads him to discover a man who closely resembles his father. The man is revealed to be Joey, Henry's biological father, who had faked his own death as an amnesiac. As the truth unfolds, Henry must come to terms with his complicated family relationships and confront the sinister motives of his father. Henry's grandmother initially supports his father's return, but later realizes her mistake and tries to make amends. Meanwhile, Bill, Henry's stepfather, becomes a source of comfort and support for him as he navigates this difficult situation. The police eventually track down Joey, who reveals his true identity as Ronald Jeffries, the man responsible for Paul's father's death. In the end, justice is served, and Henry finds closure and healing as his family begins to heal and move forward together. Henry meets with Grace where it is revealed that she and Mrs Beaumont are working behind his back to discover the truth about his father. The police ask Maureen permission to exhume and examine the body in Joey's grave. It is revealed that the body is that of Ronald Jeffries, Paul's absentee father. Returning from a school pageant presented by Grace and Paul and Henry, wherein Henry reveals some of these heartfelt lessons, the family discovers that the house has been ransacked by Joey, who with blessings of the grandmother is stealing all of their possessions and furniture. Joey pistol-whips Bill and abducts Maureen and Henry, declaring his hatred for his mother. He takes the pair to an abandoned warehouse where he has been in hiding, and takes their pictures with Mrs Beaumont's camera, hoping to have them made for passport photos to escape to Australia. He strikes Maureen again, wherein Henry reveals his newfound hatred for his father. Joey locks them in the warehouse basement with no food or heat, where Maureen begins to go into labor.