In the awkward social landscape of the 1990s, two mismatched high school students stumble upon a radical idea to reinvent themselves. Tim, a shy and studious teen played by Ed Oxenbould, and his more outgoing but equally unpopular friend, portrayed by Avan Jogia, decide to fabricate a glamorous foreign exchange student to boost their status. Their creation, the suave and fictional "Klaus," becomes an overnight sensation, forcing the boys into a hilarious and increasingly complex web of lies. As the entire school, including a skeptical teacher played by Jennifer Irwin, becomes enamored with their imaginary guest, the pressure mounts to keep the ruse alive. This sharp comedy-drama, directed by Dan Mazer, explores the desperate lengths of teenage ambition and the chaotic fallout of trying to be someone you're not, all while navigating the cringe-worthy pitfalls of adolescence.