In a small town in Arizona, a group of loggers headed by Mike Rogers encounter a mysterious, glowing object in the forest. One of the men, Travis Walton, is drawn to the object and is suddenly struck by a beam of light, throwing (him) backwards. The rest of the crew, in a panic, flee the scene, leaving Walton behind. When they return to the town, they report Walton missing, claiming he was abducted by the unidentified flying object. Their story is met with skepticism and ridicule by the locals and law enforcement, as the idea of alien abduction is beyond belief.

The disappearance of Walton sparks a wave of controversy and a criminal investigation, casting suspicion on the loggers. They endure intense scrutiny and their relationships strain under the pressure. Accusations of foul play and murder surface, leading the loggers to take a lie detector test to prove their innocence. As days pass with no sign of Walton, the town's tension reaches a boiling point, while the possibility of extraterrestrial involvement hangs ominously over their lives.