故事发生在美丽而又寒冷的阿拉斯加，艾吉斯石油公司派遣的勘探队的到来打破了此地居民们宁静的生活，地表被掘开，噪音和污染充斥着整个冰原，没过多久，当地的原住民们便与开发公司之间产生了激烈的矛盾。让原住民们感到心寒的是，被利益…

For Kevin, a shy teenager, being bullied is part of everyday life. But one day an older guy, Benny, comes to his aid. Impressed by Benny's self-as-sured appearance, Kevin seeks his company from then on, and increasingly …