In a remote village in Alaska, where the cold is a constant companion and the landscape is covered in shimmering glaciers, the lives of the inhabitants are shaken when a group of engineers arrives with plans to build a modern resort. The arrival of this team sparks the interest of the locals, especially a young woman named Marja, who faces an emotional dilemma: the temptation to leave her small world or to stay in her home, where she has lived her whole life surrounded by her loved ones and the wild beauty of the environment.
As construction progresses, tensions arise between the locals and the outsiders. Some see modernization as an opportunity for progress, while others fear that the arrival of tourism will bring an invasion of local culture and a deterioration of their traditions. With her heart divided, Marja becomes romantically involved with a young engineer, who represents the promise of a different future. However, the relationship becomes complicated as she faces the pressure to choose between love and duty to her community.
In an emotional climax, Marja and the villagers must make difficult decisions about their identity and what they are willing to sacrifice for the well-being of all. The confrontation between progress and tradition sets the stage for a powerful drama that prompts reflection on the cost of change and the bonds that unite us to our land.