In a snow-covered Copenhagen, Smilla Jaspersen, a woman of half Greenlandic descent, feels deeply connected to the cold and ice that surround her. Her life unfolds in the shadow of her tragic past and complicated relationships, especially with the world of scientists around her. Everything changes when a neighboring boy, who also shares part of her Indigenous heritage, tragically falls from the roof of the building where she lives. Apparently, his death is simply an accident, but Smilla cannot shake the feeling that there is something darker behind this event.
Driven by her almost supernatural instinct, Smilla begins to investigate his death. As she uncovers a web of conspiracies revealing the exploitation of resources in Greenland and the hidden interests of powerful corporations, her quest leads her to the heart of a story intertwined with her own identity. Along the way, she not only confronts the dangers of the world around her but also explores her own internal demons.
The film combines elements of psychological thriller and drama, exploring loneliness and the sense of belonging while Smilla navigates between ice and betrayal. In her search for the truth, she becomes a fervent advocate against injustice, showing that sometimes, courage can be found in the most unexpected places, even amid the cold indifference of a world that forgets.