Noah Collins is homeless. He roams the forests of west central Wyoming. Noah is caught in a snow storm and takes shelter in a cave. He falls asleep. Noah is rescued by a Shoshoni Indian man Dave Morningstar and taken to his home. Dave has two children Ricki and Carri who teach Noah how to dance Indian style. Noah is a ward of the state and must be returned to the state program. Dave and his wife are appointed foster parents for Noah.