On the Ice

In the isolated town of Barrow, Alaska, two Iñupiaq teenagers, Qalli and Aivaaq, have grown up like brothers in a community that blends ancient traditions with modern passions. When a seal hunt turns violent and a friend is killed, the boys are consumed by guilt and fear, leading them to lie about the accident. As the town mourns and the boys' father becomes suspicious, Qalli is forced to confront his role in the tragedy and navigate a new sense of isolation.