The story follows four characters - two mice named Sniff and Scurry, and two little people named Hem and Haw - who search for cheese at their local cheese station. One day, they discover the cheese is gone. While Hem refuses to accept the change and remains behind, Sniff and Scurry set off to find new cheese. Haw also decides to venture into the maze to search for new cheese. After overcoming his fears and adapting to changes in his beliefs, Haw eventually finds new cheese and learns to embrace change.