Perrine is a young girl living in Bosnia with her Indian mother and the father she loves—until her father dies, leaving her mother with a single wish: to travel to France and be with his father. The journey of over 1,000 kilometers seems impossible, but Perrine and her mother have a plan: they will photograph people in the towns along the way to support themselves. With their hardy donkey Palikare and faithful dog Baron, the two set out for Paris; along the way, they encounter kind souls, barren villages, and many hardships. Will Perrine and her mother survive the long journey to France?