A writer visits Pi Patel, an Indian storyteller, to hear his life story. Pi recounts his childhood in India, earning his nickname, and his family's decision to move to Canada, taking their zoo animals with them. They embark on a Japanese cargo ship, but a storm and shipwreck leave Pi stranded in a lifeboat with a zebra, orangutan, hyena, and a hungry Bengal tiger named Richard Parker.

Life of Pi
A castaway's life is forever changed when they form an unlikely bond with a majestic Bengal tiger, embarking on a treacherous journey of self-discovery and resilience.