A group of Miskito Indians use Nicaraguan child soldiers in their resistance against the Sandinistas.
Tony is released from prison and goes in search of what once was happiness: Anna. He hits the road hoping to find her and makes a friend along the way.
Carol is a top runner, coached by her father day and night. Then she sees Angie, the punk new girl, dancing magnificently and alone. The two become friends and Carol begins to rebel, but the all-imporant race is coming up!
