A tough, street-smart kid (Craig Sheffer) serving a sentence in a state youth reformatory meets a beautiful Catholic girl (Virgina Madsen) studying in a near by convent. The two are immediately drawn to each other and against all odd, a forbidden love blossoms. Eventually their relationship is discovered and with trouble all around them, the young lovers decide to flee. Will they be able to evade the law and other authorities long enough to find happiness? This modern day Romeo and Juliet boast a strong supporting that includes Jean Smart, D.B. Sweeney, Kari Wuhrer, Kate Reid and Jon Polito. Directed by Duncan Gibbins (Eve of Destruction).