In a small village in northern Russia, the lives of two brothers, Ivan and Andrei, take an unexpected turn when their father, who abandoned them years ago, reappears out of the blue. Despite the warmth this reunion might suggest, the father's arrival is anything but festive. Both boys see him as a stranger and are confronted with a mix of curiosity and distrust. The father seems cold, distant, and has changed so much that he brings with him an aura of mystery.
Determined to teach them hard life lessons, the father takes them on a journey through nature, where they face both their own fears and the harsh realities of life. As the days go by, the brothers struggle to connect with their father, who seems burdened with secrets and a dark past he never revealed. Tensions rise, and the family dynamic becomes complicated, testing their bonds and sanity.
Facing physical and emotional challenges, Ivan and Andrei discover that their journey is not only a struggle for survival but also a path toward reconciliation and redemption. In a hostile and dangerous environment, the relationship between the brothers and their father reflects the struggle to understand love and betrayal within the family unit. In the end, the journey will provide them with answers but will also raise unsettling questions about forgiveness and the past.