There comes a time in our youth when we question the wisdom of our parents and those around us. There comes a time when our eyes are opened to see the injustices in the world. After the Gulls Came is one such tale. When a mysterious stranger seeks work on his father's farm, Jesse finds himself pulled to this stranger and less dependent upon his father. He begins to question the future and his place in it. He begins to form his own opinions about how people should be treated and how he can make a difference. He learns what is important and life goes on…even when life brings pain.