Eli Judd, a junior pilot for NorAk Airlines, finds himself in a precarious situation when his single-engine airplane crashes into the thick woods of the Alaskan interior. While waiting for rescue, a mysterious creature appears from the dark woods and forges a close bond with him while providing the food he desperately needs for survival. In the meantime, fellow pilot Alison Brantley discovers her love for Eli and is pivotal in his rescue. Eli, who was once running from God, recognizes God's hand in his miraculous survival and rescue, forever changing the course of his future.