Set in outer space, on the planet Akoh, The elder Zeav Keela tells his last story to a group of students. Recalling his younger years, Zeav and Alexandra are madly in love and plan to elope. Alex's father Jake is a Professor of Geology working on a mining moon near the edge of the galaxy. Unbeknown to Zeav and Alexandra, he has made a significant discovery and is keeping a dark secret from his daughter.