In a world plagued by the horror of Kondor's rule, the citizens of Birdabad have accepted the egg-eating tyranny as their only safety. Gathered daily around the Egguilibrium mechanism, which is tended by the silent owl, Hasan, they unthinkingly trade their eggs for fruit. Hupu, a beautiful and reckless young bird, is determined to save her egg from this terrible fate. With the help of Hasan, who is her husband, and a magical seed, she opposes Kondor and disrupts the system.
In the wild chase that follows, Hupu, Hasan, Kondor, and a tiny busy-body chick called Mi find themselves flung out of Birdabad into the jaws of the Horror. Terrified, confused, and murderously angry with each other, this ill-assorted band form a reluctant alliance with a most peculiar guide, who promises to help them get home if they will help him reach the Sun. Only Hupu knows that their guide is blind.
Travelling from a vast modern city to the top of a volcano, down the fiery path of the lava river, they face countless challenges and obstacles. Along the way, they encounter strange creatures and dangerous terrain, but they persevere in their quest to reach the Sun. As they journey deeper into the Horror, they discover that their guide has been lying to them all along - he is not blind at all, but a powerful sorcerer who has been using their trust to manipulate them.
With the help of Hasan and Hupu, they defeat the sorcerer and return to Birdabad, where they are hailed as heroes. The citizens of the city celebrate their triumph over the Horror and vow to never forget the lessons learned from their experience. And so, the story of Hupu, Hasan, Kondor, and the mysterious guide continues to unfold, reminding us that even in the darkest moments, hope can still be found.