In a small town in Nebraska, the life of a family is shaken when young Colton Burpo, four years old, suffers a medical complication that nearly costs him his life. After an unexpected surgery, Colton returns home, but he is not the same child. Soon, he begins to share shocking details of a near-death experience that takes him to a heavenly place that he describes in astonishing detail.
His accounts of his journey to the afterlife, where he claims to have met Jesus and some deceased family members, become the center of attention. As parents Todd and Sonja struggle to understand what their son has experienced, they face the disbelief of the community and their own dilemmas of faith. Todd, a pastor, feels especially pressured as public opinion and his own congregation are divided between faith and skepticism.
As Colton shares more details, his stories evoke both admiration and doubt. The family finds themselves on an emotional journey that challenges their beliefs and forces them to confront questions about life, death, and the existence of heaven. With a focus on familial love and hope, the story invites the audience to reflect on faith and spirituality, while little Colton captures the attention of those searching for answers beyond this world.