 Young Indian man Thomas is a nerd in his reservation, wearing oversize glasses and telling everyone stories no-one wants to hear. His parents died in a fire in 1976, and Thomas was saved by Arnold. Arnold soon left his family (and his tough son Victor), and Victor hasn t seen his father for 10 years. When Victor hears Arnold has died, Thomas offers him funding for the trip to get Arnold s remains, but only if Thomas will also go with him. Thomas and Victor hit the road.