At its core, Shallow End is a coming-of-age tale. A raw coming-of-age tale that is wrapped in an exhilarating thriller. Bo is thrust into a situation that brings out everything that he fears most. Not only must he find inner resolution for his mother's death, but he must figure out how to keep his head above water or drown. It is a story about how we all struggle in life with multiple internal conflicts, but we find a way to survive.