Lola and Brownie, two teenagers in 1950s Bundaberg, Australia, find themselves deeply in love. However, their young age presents a challenge as they face opposition from their parents and welfare authorities, determined to keep them apart.
When Lola becomes pregnant, the couple decides to flee to protect their unborn child. Despite their efforts, Lola’s mother and the police track them down, forcing Lola to return home against her will. Desperate to reunite with Lola, Brownie takes up a job on a ship, sailing along the coast in search of his love. Along the way, he befriends a fellow sailor named Bosun, who offers him a job.
Back in Brisbane, Lola is coerced by her mother into having an abortion. After a heated argument, Lola decides to make a fresh start in Melbourne, working as a waitress and undergoing a physical transformation with bleached hair. Fate brings Lola and Brownie back together when he visits the bar where she works during a shore leave. Their reunion leads to a passionate night on Brownie’s ship, but trouble ensues when Bosun discovers Lola in his cabin.
Ultimately, a compromise is reached where Lola can stay onboard as long as she remains hidden from the other sailors. When the ship docks, Lola and Brownie find refuge with a young couple, Lyle and Mavis, and their daughter Sharon. Their friendship blossoms, but legal troubles arise when Lola and Brownie are arrested for underage drinking and vagrancy.
Following their arrest, Lola is sent to live with Aunt Westbury for a year, where she is forbidden from contacting Brownie. During her stay, Lola discovers that Aunt Westbury has been intercepting Brownie’s letters, leading to a falling out and Lola running away. Events take a dark turn as Lola is arrested once more and sent to a reform school, where she faces a riot among fellow inmates.
Upon Lola’s release after her 18th birthday, she and Brownie are finally reunited. However, their happiness is short-lived as tragedy strikes when Mavis dies during childbirth. Left with their daughter Sharon and unable to adopt her due to their unmarried status, Lola and Brownie face another heart-wrenching decision as they attempt to navigate the challenges of parenthood.
Lola’s journey to take Sharon to social services and return to Bundaberg takes a surprising turn when Brownie catches up with them, reuniting the trio. The story culminates in a heartfelt wedding ceremony where Lola, Brownie, and Sharon come together as a family, surrounded by their loved ones.
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