10-year-old Kerry, whose last name is not disclosed for safety reasons, endures problems at home with her parents fighting each other and eventually separating.

Kerry's father, Jim, a construction worker, attempts to manipulate her into prostitution, something she is unaware of until a few truck drivers "borrow" her.

The class teacher, social workers, and friends attempt to file charges of sexual and physical abuse on Kerry's behalf against her mother's boyfriend.

However, the Crown Prosecution Service later declines to continue the case, arguing there is not enough legal evidence to support the allegations.

She is seduced by a pimp (who knows exactly how Kerry feels about living with a stubborn mother and stepfather like hers who don't understand her), and for some time willingly leases herself for profit.