Weston is a spider who was born in a house museum. He loves his life and enjoys the beautiful art, sculptures and other treasures found in the house. Shortly after birth he becomes separated from his brother, Wobert. He was very close to his brother and searches frantically for him, despite the fact that Weston has never been beyond the gates and has no idea what life is like outside the gates. He is determined to find his brother and convince him to move back home amongst the exquisite furnishings and comfortable lifestyle. In his quest, he soon discovers that the world is quite different on the outside.