Maya is a toque macaque whose world is changed when her son Kip becomes part of her extended family. Maya’s family has its share of diverse personalities and she wishes her son to have the best chance to advance within the family's social strata. When their home is overrun by a neighboring tribe of monkeys, the family must find a new home. Maya uses her inherent smarts to find new resources for the family but they will need to work together to reclaim their original home.