After being sent away by her parents during the turmoil of World War II, Elori finds herself on a treacherous path of theft and survival. Life under the watchful eye of her mean aunt felt suffocating, coupled with silence from her parents, pushed her into the gritty streets of New York City. But just when her fate seems sealed, a mysterious man appears---offering her a lifeline in the form of a chance to train at the circus. In exchange for honing her talents, he promises to keep her out of jail. There, Elori meets Bria, her spirited training partner. However, the bright lights of the circus can't mask the tension between them as a rivalry begins to brew between the two girls.