Charlie and another man compete in trying to help a young lady cross a muddy street. The rival finds a wooden plank which Charlie takes from him. They fight over an umbrella belonging to the rival. A policeman settles the dispute, ultimately arresting the rival. An innocent tramp is pushed into the lake.

《四月阵雨》导演安德鲁·罗宾逊是1999年美国科伦拜恩高中枪击案的幸存者，他以这起事件为背景，通过《四月阵雨》讲述了一个经历了这起事件的高中生如何面对自己的朋友的死亡的故事。