7 year old Desiree has tragically and suddenly lost her Father and is having a tough time dealing with the loss. Under the guidance of her Mother and Grandmother, young Desiree begins to find solace in speaking with a star in the sky as a symbol for her Dad in heaven. One morning Desiree has an idea on how to connect closer to her Dad in the dark sky...and what happens next is truly remarkable.
In the midst of the American Civil War we are introduced to Captain Robert Ellicombe in his home state of Virginia in 1862. During a terrible battle, Captain Ellicombe finds personal tragedy ....but within that personal tragedy he finds something beautiful, something that has become a symbolic piece of American history.
In 1972 Cleveland Ohio, rebellious 20-something Alex Metzger runs away from home to travel to India and get away from his Father's strong religious values. While in India Alex hears news that motivates him to travel to Jerusalem and open up another part of himself. What he finds there will change the course of his life and ultimately reconnect him with his Father.