Set against the gritty backdrop of San Francisco's Chinatown in the pre-quake year of 1906, 'Outrun the Moon' follows the indomitable Mercy Wong as she strives to escape the tendrils of poverty. With tenacity and a touch of subterfuge, she secures a spot in the prestigious St. Clare's School for Girls. Yet, Mercy's trials have just begun. As her resolve faces the ultimate test—an earthquake that tears her world apart—she must rise from the ruins to unite her community and spearhead a monumental fight for survival amidst the chaos.