Born with a unique eye color, student Retter Hanson has had to deal with isolation and bullying for the majority of his life, leaving him as an antisocial, depressed person. However, a chance meeting at lunch one day may finally give Retter the chance to turn his life around, and reconnect with the people who care about him.

"Life in a Red World" is a story of how, even if life seems bleak, a change in perspective and understanding can lead to a more fulfilling existence.