When Dawn Davenport runs away from home on Christmas morning after failing to find the special shoes she wanted, she suddenly finds herself in the middle of the roads where she’s been hitchhiking and the crime-ridden streets. Directed by John Waters, this absurdist comedy chronicles the step-by-step journey of a rebellious spirit—one who defies the rules of family and society—toward fame and chaos. After days on the streets, an illegitimate child, a bumbling husband, and the dark promise of fame emanating from a hair salon shape Dawn’s life. Painted with the sharpest tones of dark humor, this journey reveals the aesthetics of crime and marginalization while inviting the audience into a world without rules.