When Bingo, a runaway circus dog, who escapes the Big Top, Saves the life of Chuckie, a young boy who's having trouble fitting in with his pals, the two quickly become best friends - skateboarding, playing pinball and doing math together. But when Chuckie's parents discover the stowaway pooch, they make no bones about the fact that Bingo will not accompany them on their cross-country move. What happens is a heartwarming 1,000-mile adventure of puppy love and loyalty as Bingo and Chuckie encounter nutty characters and hilarious situations in their quest to be reunited.