Francisco, a man with autism resides secluded, ignored and locked away. He's a burden on his brothers, and decides to flee into the forest. Astounded by its beauty, he soon discovers nature's animosity; while attempting to descend from a cliff, a fall renders him badly wounded. When all hope seemed lost, he encounters an elderly hermit who aids him; once recovered Francisco learns to pick fruit, start fires and bathe in the river. Francisco discovers a new outlook on life in the silence of the forest.