The Space Between Us

Multi-billionaire Nathaniel Shepard, the CEO of Genesis, initiates an ambitious project to colonize Mars. This groundbreaking mission sets the stage for a series of extraordinary events that follow.

Astronaut Sarah Elliot discovers she is pregnant while on Mars, adding an unexpected twist to the mission. Shortly thereafter, she gives birth to her son Gardner, but tragically dies due to complications.

With Sarah's death, Nathaniel decides to keep Gardner's existence a secret to protect him. He raises the child with astronaut Kendra Wyndham and the scientific team, ensuring his safety away from public scrutiny.

Sixteen years later, Gardner uses his intelligence to hack into a robot he helped create. He uncovers personal items belonging to his mother, including a wedding ring and a video with a mysterious man, which drives his quest to find his father.

Through an online chatroom, Gardner meets Tulsa, a girl from Colorado's foster care system. They develop a connection as Gardner shares his dreams of visiting her and navigating his mysterious past.

Kendra argues for Gardner's chance to visit Earth with Nathaniel opposing it due to medical risks. Despite this, Gardner undergoes surgery and training, making arrangements to travel to Earth.

Upon reaching Earth, Gardner is quarantined at NASA for evaluations. However, the medical results reveal a shocking truth about his inability to withstand life's pressures on Earth, sparking his desire to escape.

Determined to meet Tulsa and find his father, Gardner escapes from the facility. He enlists Tulsa's help, leading them on a path filled with challenges as they seek answers about his origins.

Gardner and Tulsa locate Shaman Neka, the man who married his parents. This meeting leads them through California and Las Vegas in their search for Gardner's biological father.

As Gardner's adventure unfolds, he experiences a health crisis and collapses at a hospital. Medical staff discover life-threatening issues related to his Martian origins, raising urgency in their search for answers.

After medical revelations, Tulsa comes to believe Gardner's claims about being from Mars. They continue their search, but the emotional toll leads Gardner to a heart-wrenching moment at the beach house.

Nathaniel and Kendra reach Gardner just as he faces a life-or-death situation. In a moment of revelation, Gardner realizes Nathaniel is his father, transforming their relationship forever.

In a desperate bid to save Gardner, Nathaniel, Kendra, and Tulsa rush him to a Dream Chaser spacecraft. They launch into orbit, hoping to restore Gardner's health away from Earth's gravitational pressures.

Gardner begins his journey back to Mars after a heartfelt farewell with Tulsa. This marks the beginning of a new chapter as he reconciles with his identity and heritage.

Kendra decides to adopt Tulsa, who subsequently joins Kendra's NASA training program. Meanwhile, Gardner embraces his life on Mars with Nathaniel by his side, closing the story on a hopeful note.