故事发生在19世纪，主人公是11岁，小名为“Wash”的George Washington Black。他从小在巴巴多斯一处甘蔗种植园长大，但在某次令人震惊的死亡威胁后，意识到自己必须逃离，才能活下去。

The film centers on Dawn (Cosgrove), who is desperate to get to France for a once-in-a-lifetime art opportunity. Thus, she talks her way onto a Bachel