Before now, David Gordon’s(Cusack) life was all about his imagination and writing. He explains that he uses these tools as a temporary escape from reality and as a coping mechanism. That may explain why his recent science fiction novel was such as success; following closely behind the death of his wife. To feel love again, David decides he wants to adopt. Something he thinks will honor his wife and bring happiness to his world.
Enter Dennis(Coleman), a young boy in need of a family who believes he’s on a mission from Mars. David and Dennis are two kindred souls each using their imagination to liven their worlds and shelter their hearts. Together, they help each other realize that there is still plenty worth loving here on Earth, for both humans and martians. (more…)