Sam, a fearless young girl raised outside of her Māori culture, is determined to fulfill her mission of connecting with her mountain. She hopes it can heal her from the cancer she is battling. Along the way, she meets some misfits and new kids in town, and together they journey through a difficult route, discovering the true spirit of adventure and the magic of friendship.

Racing to save her dying brother, a young woman uncovers a dark secret about her past that leads her to Auckland - where the truth is more dangerous than she ever imagined, and every step closer could cost her everything.