Momo, a young orphan girl, lives in the ruins of an old Roman amphitheatre and has an open ear for everyone in the neighbourhood. But she prefers to spend her days with her best friend Gino. However, when a powerful international corporation begins stealing everyone's time, suddenly no one has time for her anymore. Not even Gino! Momo is desperate. But then a mysterious turtle appears and leads her to Master Hora, the guardian of time. Together they can take on the time thieves – but will their plan work? An exciting race against time begins.