The coming of age story of Skye, a young girl who desperately flees from her home to escape a vindictive and emotionally abusive step mother. Amidst her journey, she comes across another runaway; a young boy named Ethan, who comes from an even more dire situation than her own; a resentful and physically abusive, alcoholic father. Through friendship and personal strength, they help each other realize that they don't have to run from their problems; they can face them head on.