A poor Latin boy makes a great deal of sacrifices in his attempt to make more out of his life. He endures a two hour bus ride just to go to high school in an affluent, mostly white neighborhood. He falls in love with a troubled girl from the neighborhood and her troubles threaten to destroy his future. Can their love survive their different pasts? Can their love survive the scrutiny of their family and friends? Most of all, can their love survive each other?