17-year-old Mateo, a fearless and witty skateboarder from Brooklyn, recently moved to Iowa; his impressive skills and bold personality quickly winning over his small town. Playful, vulgar, and often rude, he has a soft spot for those he finds intriguing, showing a rare, charitable side. He speaks Spanish out of habit and loves trap, hip-hop, alternative, and rock music. Orphaned, Mateo lives with his absent aunt Cassie, who spends most of her time at clubs and parties away from home.