Three teenage runaways, each from a financially comfortable background, find themselves in Chicago's Old Town, struggling to survive on their own. Deanie escapes her controlling mother, Dewey flees a pregnancy threat, and Shelly seeks refuge from her father's exploitation. As they navigate the counter-culture scene, they face various challenges, including supportive and unsavory situations, and must learn to rely on each other to overcome their vulnerabilities.
The Young Runaways
In the midst of Chicago's Old Town, three privileged teenagers discover a fascination with the city's alternative scene, their lives intertwining as they venture into the city's hidden world.