In a small town in Kansas during the 1920s, the life of a teenager named Deanie Loomis is marked by her intense love for Bud Stamper, the boy everyone is talking about. Deanie, a dreamy young woman full of energy, faces social pressure and familial expectations stemming from her strict mother, who longs for her daughter to lead a life of rules and decorum. On the other hand, Bud, caught between his romance with Deanie and his father's desires for him to be a successful and athletic young man, finds himself at an emotional crossroads. As their relationship deepens, they both discover that the passions of adolescence can be both exhilarating and devastating.
When the laws of love and personal ethics clash with the dreams and realities of life, Deanie and Bud must navigate the pain and suffering that arise from being unable to be together, leading Deanie into an internal struggle that threatens her mental health. Caught between the fervor of her teenage love and the rigid societal norms of the time, the young woman seeks her identity in a world where expectations and desire collide brutally. This poignant story offers a deep and nostalgic look at the anguish of growing up while exploring the complicated nuances of love, sacrifice, and the quest for personal freedom.