The country is on the verge of the first mission to space. Unsatisfied being only an observer, Milo West seeks his own way to escape. With the help of his new friend, Halley, they build a rocket ship out of a rusted car in the woods. Their dream is to fly away and discover new worlds far from the worries and pressures of home. To their dismay, they realize adventures aren't as fun as they imagined. In another part of the world, an old explorer has been chasing a mysterious light in the sky. Traveling through strange lands and encountering various perils, his journey becomes intertwined with the young adventurers. Together, they brave wild landscapes full of erratic weather, deadly creatures, and hostile peoples, searching for answers and meaning in the ever surprising world.
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