Gorgo, an unexpected alien visitor, is welcomed into the Banks home. The family is just beginning to readjust to a normal life after Gail, wife and mother of two, recovers from lung cancer treatment.
A father struggles to keep the farm afloat while trying to maintain a normal life for his kids. The children are confused and unaware of what is happening around them. While Mr. Banks is kept busy with the daily duties of the farm the girls take Gorgo on various mini-adventures. Gorgo learns from the Earthlings struggle to cope with their dire situation. The girls are happy to have a new friend to show around and to play with. They are especially happy that Gorgo is goofy, yet considerate of their feelings…and he is taken with their honesty, sweetness, and eagerness for fun.
Entangled with his own emotion Gorgo enjoys the many adventures around the large farm. There’s nothing he can do except entertain them and entertain them he does…and in the process learning the healing power of laughter....More >< Less