The legendary former puppet Pinocchio, now a fully-human teenager, plans his return to stardom by securing a music gig at the hottest club in town. After the evening’s performance goes horribly wrong, he is offered a second chance by a seemingly generous benefactor, local high school beauty queen Aurora L'Omino, with the power to make him a living puppet once again. Despite protests from his father Geppetto, his girlfriend Greta, his classmate Stefano, his former conscience the Cricket, and even his Fairy Godmother, Pinocchio chooses to take Aurora up on her offer and follow her lead on the path to fame and glory. 

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As he embarks on his journey back to stardom, his confidence and popularity grow both at school and beyond, thanks to Aurora’s influence, but Pinocchio learns all too late, the folly of his decision. Hooked on powerful fairy dust, turning his back on his friends and loved ones, he finally discovers the truth about Aurora, becoming a literal prisoner of her desire. Only the combined efforts of Geppetto, Greta, and Stefano can save him from her grasp.