A widow who works at a local aquarium finds joy again when she forms an unlikely bond with a Giant Pacific Octopus and a wayward young man who comes to town in search of family. Together, they will uncover a mystery that will lead them to a life-changing discovery and restore their sense of wonder. Based on the best-selling book.

The film is based on Shelby Van Pelt’s phenomenon debut novel which was released in 2022. It remains on the New York Times bestsellers list where it has sat for over 65 weeks and sold over 3.5 million copies to date. The book is a rare grassroots success story, with sustained popularity attributed to enthusiastic bookseller support and powerful word-of-mouth recommendations.