墨西哥母亲玛格达勒娜在前往美墨边境寻找失踪儿子的路途中，遇到了不久前被美国驱逐出境的男子米格尔。玛格达勒娜寻子，而米格尔则希望能再见他母亲一面。在这混乱且充满未知的旅途中，两人结伴同行。

Far out in the countryside lives 11-year-old Jasper with his parents in a small house. Jasper, who is somewhat of a loner and a thoughtful little guy, has a single best friend - the ancient mariner, Aron, who lives down by the river. When Aron one day suddenly dies, he leaves a monstrosity of an old cupboard - and the …