Set in 1967 Eastern Texas,  a time when women and African Americans were still struggling for social justice, a throwaway fourteen year-old girl is thrust into a Home for troubled girls when accused of murder.  No one believes her plea of self defense.  Her bleak situation is worsened when she is placed in the care of Dr. Martin Blightworth and his wife.Dr. Blightworth has created a comfortable existence where no one questions his credibility as he oversees the incarceration of delinquent girls.  He has set up the perfect scenario for Stockholm Syndrome to keep hold on not only his patients,  but also his wife.  When a mentally disabled and traumatized new girl joins the home, Penny decides she must act to save her from Martin. Relying on her faith and wits, Penny devises a plan to get past him and out to the security fence hoping someone on the outside will listen to her plea for help.