Hugo Cabret The Story of Hugo Cabret is about a boy named Hugo, who lives in a Paris train station, and spends his free time secretly fixing clocks. He befriends the station inspector and begins to explore the secrets of his past. While exploring the station and learning more about clocks, Hugo meets and befriends a girl named Elsa. They grow close and she helps him find his purpose. Elsa takes Hugo to see her favorite place, outside the station, where they spend time together before she suddenly disappears due to the outbreak of World War I. Hugo searches for her to no avail for two years until he finally finds her again. Hugo follows Elsa to her hometown of Normandy, where they have an emotional reunion. He finds comfort in his new home and soon begins exploring the town, discovering it's full of mysterious and magical wonders. Hugo follows Elsa to her hometown of Normandy, where they have an emotional reunion. He finds comfort in his new home and soon begins exploring the town, discovering it's full of mysterious and magical wonders.