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In the American Midwest, four people respond to the call for adventure: upbeat software engineer Omar, whose desire to leave the planet deeply hurts his loving partner; awkward Aggie, a college dropout, who feels like she doesn’t belong on earth; discontented librarian Eleanor, who wants to use her aptitude for organization in the service of a higher purpose; and Bill, an extreme sports enthusiast and Doctor Without Borders, whose qualifications are as impressive as his interpersonal skills are poor. 

As they move improbably upwards in the selection process, each of these people must grapple with grieving, angry family members, budding romances, and their own fears—of leaving and of staying. 

What does it mean to say goodbye forever? What does it mean to stay after you’ve already said goodbye?