Plot

A kind-hearted orphan lives with her emotionally abusive relatives until a popular boy takes an interest after accidentally killing her cat.

Indy lives with her aunt and uncle and believes her life is fine until an accident brings a new guy into the picture. Bryant Bailey is not Indy's type - she's never been into guys like him. But then again, she's never really known anyone so stubborn and caring that can also help her discover who she is and what she's worth. A modern retelling of Cinderella, based on the novel by Jenni James. This unique film captures the beauty of awkward teen love, as well as poignant realities of emotional abuse. You will laugh and cry with Indy as she traverses this incredible journey to freedom and finding out what family and love really means.—screenwriter/author Jenni James

Living with relentlessly abusive relatives, orphaned Indy believes her life to be, nonetheless, in the norm until the accidental death of her cat brings the high school heartthrob into her life. His presence also causes her long-time best friend to admit he's thought of himself as her boyfriend for a year. Shifting through what to make of this makes her more aware of the emotional abuse she's lived with for years. With difficulty, she breaks free while also deciding what to make of her boyfriend options.—statmanjeff

Since her mother's untimely death, an orphaned teenage girl named Indy (short for Cindy which is short for Cinderella) gets taken in by her aunt, uncle, and two cousins. Although family, they treat he as a maid and make derisive jokes about her late mother. Indy has best friend Maxton but also meets a boy, Bryant, who has the misfortune of killing her cat. She doesn't think much of this school heartthrob, not after the accident that caused her special cat to die, and adds grief to his apology cause by refusing to come near him; but, his good heart will not allow him to stop making attempts, slowly winning her friendship with an unannounced visit to her household. The first time, he talks to her; the second time, she becomes a friend and they go out on a date. This complicates things for Maxton, who (unbeknownst to Indy) has regarded himself as her boyfriend for a year. As Indy tries to deal with the issue of suddenly having two boyfriends, it becomes clearer that she lives in an emotionally abusive household. She confronts her aunt and uncle, only to be abused emotionally and threatened with severe punishment. Unfortunately for Maxton, a soccer injury prevents him from focusing on Indy's immediate problem. Fortunately, however, Bryant's father is a doctor who deals with family problems at his school. Recognizing the signs of emotional abuse, Bryant convinces her to immediately leave her home and take refuge in his father's house. She reluctantly agrees. From years of systematic abuse, it is emotionally awkward for her to reveal herself and her problems to this friendship and support. In the morning she discovers Bryant's father at the front door with social services and a police officer. Confused, she runs from the house. Bryant runs after her and explains she is NOT being forced to return to her family. It's only a start in a series of events to uncover the true abuse of the uncle and aunt. The existence of a life insurance policy comes to light, with money that was suppose to be used for Indy but was withheld. The court awards repayment of this money along with damages for lost and sold items. Indy wins the case, and the money will be saved until she turns eighteen. She decides to buy a car with the help of Bryant's father, now the head of her foster family. Indy accepts Bryant's invitation to the prom, while Maxton accepts remaining Indy's BFF.