"Its power alone has sustained me for a number of years now," my Grandfather said, "but even that can't hold back my end. Now son, I have written some instructions, you'll find them in the box ok. Use its powers sparingly, don't attract any attention to yourself, ok, then the orb will reward you with a good life.
Rain and bad roads force a family to take shelter in an African village, whose open attitude helps mom and dad and their young son and daughter to drop their inhibitions and come closer.