Rarely has a film inspired and captivated audiences quite like the real-life story of Sonora Webster. As a runaway orphan, Sonora gets a job doing cleanup work for Doc Carver's travelling stunt show. Her biggest wish is to become a star diving girl, but her youth and inexperience stand in the way. Undaunted, Sonora's gutsy determination finally convinces Doc to give her a break. Just when she appears on the brink of stardom, a twist of fate threatens to destroy her dream. With the help of a loving friend, Sonora faces her biggest challenge yet to prove to herself and the world that wild hearts can't be broken.