Based on John Irving's novel "A Prayer for Owen Meany," "Simon Birch" tells the story of Joe and Simon, best friends and outcasts in their small New England town.  Simon was born with a condition that makes him much smaller than all the other kids in town. Now, due to his condition, Simon thinks God made him this way for a reason, and is sure his moment of greatness is on its way. Together, Joe and Simon's friendship must face bullying from friends and religion and just the way things go ... Or is there a purpose after all? It's very funny, very heart-warming, very deep, and very challenging. It's a story that will stay with you.