Celia (27) is the daughter of the filmmaker David Maysles, who with his brother Albert Maysles, influenced documentary making and were the co-founders of the movement that became known as direct cinema. Celia was only 7 when David died; she chooses the cinema and her debut as a director to get to know more about him.

What could be simpler than to turn to Uncle Albert, her father''s partner, to reminisce and rummage through archives; she is especially curious about her father''s last and unfinished project, Blue Yonder. But she is surprised and bitterly disappointed – Albert, who initially supports her plan, refuses to co-operate. Celia is determined, despite the deeply emotional setback, to continue her quest to get to know her father.