A young man living a rural life finds himself facing legal trouble (Elvis Presley), but avoids jail time through probation and counseling sessions with a psychologist at her home office (Hope Lange). He then moves in with his uncle and step-daughter, a troubled girl (Tuesday Weld), while also pursuing a relationship with a “good girl” (Millie Perkins) whose father disapproves of him. As the counselor observes, he pos…