Based on a true story. Liz Murray is a young girl who is taken care of by her loving, but drug-addicted parents. Liz becomes homeless at 15 and after a tragedy comes upon her, she begins her work to finish high school.

Thora Birch
as Liz Murray

Michael Riley
as Peter

Kelly Lynch
as Jean Murray

Robert Bockstael
as David

Makyla Smith
as Chris

Elliot Page
as Young Lisa

Jennifer Pisana
as Young Liz

Aron Tager
as Pops

Marla McLean
as Lisa

Marguerite McNeil
as Eva