Rarely has a film inspired and captivated audiences quite like the real-life story of Sonora Webster.

As a runaway orphan, Sonora (Gabrielle Anwar) gets a job doing cleanup work for Doc Carver's traveling 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 (Cliff Robertson) to give her a break. Just when she appears on the brink of stardom, however, a twist of fate threatens to destroy her dream. With the help of a loving friend (Michael Schoeffling, Mermaids), Sonora faces her biggest challenge yet to prove to herself and the world that Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken!