Twelve-year-old Ben, neglected by his parents in 1960s West Texas, forms a bond with Cassie, a girl who survives a car crash and stays with his family during her recovery. Together, they embark on a journey of self-discovery, hitchhiking through the South, until Cassie's breakdown leads to her internment and Ben's enrollment in a military academy.
A West Texas Children's Story
In the 1960s, two 12-year-olds embark on a magical journey to discover new, hip parents and escape their neglected, overly adult lives.
