Watch VoirFilms. Joseph Nicolas Ventimiglia is a 15-year-old boy who rarely speaks. Internally, he experiences a whirlwind of emotions and sensations, often feeling confused and deeply sad. He prefers solitude over the company of others, despite feeling lonely. The deaths of his mother and his best friend have profoundly affected him, leading to a drastic change in behavior, becoming increasingly surly and prone to violent outbursts.