The 1950s-era tuberculosis epidemic in the Far North forced many Inuit to go to various Canadian cities for treatment. Tivii (Natar Ungalaaq) is taken to a sanatorium in Quebec City. Uprooted, far from his loved ones and faced with a completely alien world, he finds himself unable to communicate with anyone. Tivii's nurse, Carole (Eveline Gelinas), arranges to have a young orphan, Kaki (Paul-Andre Brasseur), transferred to the institution. The boy is also sick, but has experience of both worlds and speaks both languages. By sharing his culture with Kaki and opening it up to others, Tivii rediscovers his pride and energy. Ultimately he also rediscovers hope through a plan to adopt Kaki, bring him home and make him part of his family.
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