Star, a teenage girl from a troubled home, encounters a group of traveling magazine salespeople while scavenging for food. Captivated by their carefree lifestyle, she decides to join them on their journey across the American Midwest. The crew, which consists of misfits and runaways, operates under the leadership of the magnetic and unpredictable Jake and his stern girlfriend, Krystal. As Star integrates into the group, she begins to experience both the thrill and the hardships of their nomadic existence, forming a complicated relationship with Jake.

The group's dynamic and the constant hustle for sales expose Star to the complexities of trust, survival, and self-discovery. Traveling from town to town in a crowded van, they employ various tactics to sell magazines, often encountering hostility and danger. The road trip becomes an emotional roller coaster for Star as she grapples with her growing feelings for Jake and her search for a place where she truly belongs.