Freda, 11, abused daughter of a hardened hooker, hides from her mother's pimp Sonny, who's intent on selling Freda to a high paying customer. Freda escapes to a nearby motel room and inadvertently sees Jack, (40), an ex-con cabbie trying to hang himself. Next morning Jack saves Freda from being raped by the seedy motel manager. Freda, with the help of her 'imaginary friend' Bella, talks Jack into helping her find her brother, which leads them to Sonny's mansion, where the deadly drama resolves.