 Because Chris has treated the cat as a pet since it was a cub, it is very docile and accustomed to eating human foods.When Chris' parents inform him that they are moving to the city, Chris worries that Sunshine will not survive alone in the wild.Unbeknownst to his parents, Chris sneaks Sunshine onto the back of the family's truck and brings him to their new home in the suburbs, where the mountain lion's presence quickly frightens the neighbors.