Ben is an overbearing father. He only wants his son, Max, to do his best and that means winning.
After an accident, both Ben and Max are in hospital and to Mr Smith's displeasure it is Max that dies.
Instead of being sent back to Max's childhood - his is afterall only 14 - he and Smith are sent to Ben's childhood. Where Max learns the truth about his grandfather and the reasons behind his father's pressure.
Ultimately, Max is able to convince Ben that he doesn't have to be the same as his father.
