From the distant star Vega, a radio message comes to Earth and Ellie Arroway is there to receive it. As the countries of the world unite in an effort to decode the transmission, the planet faces the message with equal parts hope and fear. Amid the worldwide tumult, Ellie becomes a lightning rod of controversy. Brought together by their joint passion for understanding the message, Ellie and Palmer Jones find themselves struggling with their renewed mutual attraction.
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