Raja has been raised in captivity. Not behind the bars of a zoo, but within the confines of an American home. He was stolen when he was young to be someone's pet. John grew up with Raja. The orangutan was his friend, his brother. But when John's parents split up and he moved across the country, he left Raja behind. Now Raja is in danger. There's one last chance to save him - a chance that will force John to confront his fractured family and the captivity he's imposed on himself all of these years.