Jim Hawkins is a young boy led by unfolding events to embark on a quest for the legendary treasure of the once-feared pirate, Captain Flint. On their way to Treasure Island, John Silver, Jim's best friend, takes over command of the ship, revealing his true self as the ruthless pirate who was once Flint's right-hand man. Feeling betrayed, Jim must now grapple with his mixed feelings and confront Silver, who still considers himself and Jim to be friends.