The teenage girl's name is Sabrina (played by Robin Givens) and she is kidnapped and held captive by a wealthy couple, the Kanes, after they mistakenly believe she is their own daughter. The Kanes keep Sabrina locked in a room in their mansion and refuse to release her until she confesses to being their long-lost daughter.
As Sabrina spends more time in captivity, she befriends Francisco (played by Izzy Diaz), the family's gardener who is in the United States illegally. Despite the language barrier, the two form a deep bond and he becomes her lifeline to the outside world.
Francisco learns of Sabrina's predicament and tries to help her escape from the Kanes, but their attempts are unsuccessful. As time passes, Sabrina starts to lose hope that she will ever be able to escape and return to her real family.
However, Francisco's determination and courage inspire her to keep fighting. Together, they plan a daring escape that includes help from a sympathetic neighbor (played by Fidel Gomez) and their successful escape leads to a new life of freedom and hope for both Sabrina and Francisco.