
In the frozen reaches of Alaska, an aging woodsman named Farrell sits alone in his weather‑worn cabin, watching the autumn canopy blaze before the inevitable winter consumes it. Knowing his time is short, he reflects on a life lived amid the timber, finding quiet satisfaction in the memories that still warm his heart. As the snow deepens, he is faced with a final, solitary decision that may define how his story ends.
Meanwhile, two travelers—hard‑hearted Miller, a grizzled veteran of the north, and Steel, a hopeful young adventurer—push their sleds along the Chena trail, chasing the promise of work in Fairbanks. Their reluctant partnership exposes clashing attitudes toward luck, hardship, and the unforgiving landscape. The converging paths of the dying cabin dweller and the wayward duo set the stage for a gritty, introspective tale of survival, camaraderie, and the choices we make when the wilderness strips us down to our core.
Language
en
Duration
~15 minutes (15K characters)
Release date
2024-12-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects