In a small American town, two rebellious teenagers, Jan and Liz, flee their oppressive family life in search of adventure and freedom. However, their quest leads them into an unexpected tangle with the law when they fall into the hands of the local sheriff. As part of their punishment, they are sent to a reform school for girls, where reality becomes harsher than they imagined. The place is a prison disguised as a school, where the girls are subjected to a rigid regime, facing the tyranny of the authorities and the hostility of their peers.
As they try to adapt to life at the center, Jan and Liz discover they are not alone in their desire to escape. They attract a group of equally discontented girls who share their wish to break the chains of the rebellion imposed by society. With plans for a breakout on the horizon, they initiate a series of crazy antics that test their courage and determination. But amid the chaos, tensions between them and the center’s authorities escalate, and suddenly, their escape plan turns into a race against time.
With a touch of romance and friendship, the girls' struggle for freedom intertwines with themes of justice and generational understanding, showcasing the indomitable spirit of youth while reminding us that, despite the difficulties, hope and the desire to soar high never fade away.