Mike Beresford, a successful rock songwriter, meets the charming 14-year-old Ginny. Unaware of her true age, he becomes romantically entangled with her, believing she is older. Their relationship blossoms but takes a dark turn when Ginny's true age is discovered. On finding out the truth, Mike is horrified and ends the affair immediately, but Ginny's hurt feelings and the subsequent reveal to her parents set off a chain of devastating events. Ginny's father, along with the authorities, launches an investigation against Mike.

As the scandal erupts publicly, Mike's career and personal life falter under the pressure of media attacks and legal scrutiny. Faced with accusations that put his freedom on the line, he struggles to prove his ignorance about Ginny’s age and salvage what remains of his reputation. The turmoil of this unforeseen ordeal forces Mike into a desperate battle to defend his integrity, navigating through legal loopholes and media sensationalism.