In the remote and majestic jungle of New Zealand, a rebellious boy named Ricky Baker, who has been sent to live with a foster family, feels like a fish out of water. Drawn to adventure and with an indomitable spirit, Ricky struggles to adapt to the strict rules of his new life with the loving yet tough Bella and her grumpy husband, Hec. However, happiness is fleeting: Bella's unexpected death leaves Ricky and Hec in a tense and complicated situation.