Renowned storyteller Charles Dickens (voice of Kenneth Branagh) finds it challenging to bond with his imaginative son, Walter (voice of Roman Griffin Davis), amidst his busy career. After Walter disrupts one of Dickens' readings, Dickens decides to share the story of Jesus Christ (voice of Oscar Isaac) with him, hoping to bridge the gap between them. As Dickens narrates the story, Walter becomes captivated, experiencing the events of Jesus' life vividly. Through the journey of Jesus, Walter and Dickens' relationship deepens, culminating in a bond of love forged through storytelling.