A young woman, worn down by the hardships of the Depression, sets her sights on Hollywood stardom after a failed suicide attempt. She meets a determined aspiring director, and together they participate in a grueling dance marathon. As the relentless dancing takes its toll, the woman's fragile spirit begins to shatter, and she becomes increasingly cruel and bitter, pushing those around her away, convinced that her life is hopeless and that death is her only escape.
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
In a thrilling dance competition, a diverse group of contestants form unexpected bonds as they push their bodies to the limit in a relentless and exhausting endurance test.