Little Birds

Lily and Alison are introduced as best friends living in a poverty-stricken environment near the Salton Sea. While Lily is impulsive and rebellious, Alison is more cautious, having grown up dealing with her alcoholic father.

Lily lives with her single mother, Margaret, and feels neglected, leading her to contemplate suicide. This emotional strife adds to the tension between her and her mother, as Lily longs for an escape from her difficult home life.

Lily and Alison encounter three skateboard boys from Los Angeles: Louis, David, and Jesse. Lily becomes infatuated with Jesse after he kisses her and writes his number on her arm, causing Alison to feel upset.

Determined to reunite with Jesse, Lily persuades Alison to drive Hogan's truck to Los Angeles. Despite her initial hesitation, Alison agrees, and they embark on their journey together.

The girls stop at a convenience store where Lily attempts to steal goods. After Alison gets caught, Lily saves her, showcasing their deep friendship despite the risky choices they make.

After successfully evading trouble, the girls reconnect with the boys, who take them to their rundown apartment where other homeless teenagers reside. Alison grows anxious about the boys' intentions, while Lily embraces the excitement.

Lily and Jesse grow closer, sharing kisses and personal stories. Their bond deepens as they discuss past traumas, with Jesse revealing his scar from a traumatic experience, which intrigues Lily.

David manipulates Jesse into exploiting Lily as bait for older men, persuading them that this scheme could be profitable. Lily surprisingly agrees, despite the potential dangers involved.

Lily meets with an older man and lures him back to their place. Once there, the boys threaten the man with a gun, stealing his money and cellphone, showcasing the dark turn their adventure has taken.

As tensions rise, David and Alison argue, leading to her being thrown out of the group. Their friendship becomes strained when Lily chooses to stay with Jesse, leaving Alison feeling betrayed.

Lily lures a middle-aged man named John back to the boys, not knowing his dark nature. When John starts to overreact, he violently confronts the boys, leading to a dangerous and chaotic situation.

In a horrific turn of events, John sexually assaults Lily after injuring Jesse. This moment marks a devastating low point in their journey, emphasizing the dangers they faced in their reckless adventure.

In a dramatic rescue, Alison returns and shoots John, saving Lily from her harrowing ordeal. This act of bravery rekindles their friendship and highlights Alison's commitment to protect Lily.

The girls escape the chaos and drive to the beach, where they take a moment to breathe and enjoy the sunset. It serves as a bittersweet farewell to the city that brought them both turmoil and adventure.

After their traumatic experiences, Lily and Alison decide to return home, promising to support each other. They set off with the hope of rebuilding their lives away from the chaos of Los Angeles.