Hutch the Honey Bee is separated from his mother, the Queen Bee, when a band of hornets launches a surprise attack. Along with his friends, he sets off on a journey to find her, making friends with all sorts of other animals along the way. In a place called Sepiatown he even meets Ami, a gentle human girl who is able to speak with insects. The movie blends adventure, comedy and drama in this story of a young bee's search for his missing mother.