Claudia (Elizabeth Thompson), a rebellious and contemptuous teen, is taken to a Florida Key to stay with family during the summer holiday. Reluctant to enjoy her stay, her stituation grows worse as she is forced to deal with the resentment she harbors towards her cousin and the authority of her widowed uncle. She is further unsettled by the silent presence of her much younger cousin who has refused to speak since his mother's passing.
After she is left in her uncle's care, Claudia sneaks out and meets a series of sorted characters, including a drug-dealing dock master who forces her to "trip" after intruding on his business. To her surprise, the trip manifests a spiritual being, Mallory (Heather Joy Budner), who escorts her through time to visit the past, present and future. Through this journey and after a shocking revelation, Claudia discovers the significance her life has upon others, and the value of family.