Alden is dissatisfied with a tedious job and unfulfilling marriage. Certainly, there must be greater meaning to his existence.
The government sends Alden on a vacation to an uncivilized land in order that he might appreciate all that he has. It is here that he discovers Christianity. When the new Christian returns from his trip, his passion for his faith does not end. What will the government do when they discover Alden's treasonous actions?