Two young lovers, Chris and Holly, escape their troubled home lives to chase their dreams in California. Chris, 19, dreams of attending college and becoming a forester, while Holly, 14, is disillusioned with her overprotective mother and seeks freedom. Despite their age difference and the disapproval of Holly's mother, they fall deeply in love. However, their happiness is short-lived as they face numerous challenges, including poverty, the law, and a lecherous trucker. When they arrive in southern California, they're met with disappointment and bad luck, leading to a series of unfortunate events that threaten to tear them apart.
Born Into Exile
A 19-year-old Army Reserves veteran seeks a fresh start in college and a career in forestry, escaping the turmoil of his family dynamics to forge his own path.
