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Ana, a half-Inuk actress, sells her series but feels guilt when it’s shelved. As cracks and rumbles plague her walls, a monstrous eye emerges. To reclaim her story and identity, she must confront the growing horrors both within her home and herself.

Ana tries to outrun vengeful monsters by enrolling in Inuktitut camp to reclaim her Inuit identity. As the only adult camper, she’s humbled. Meanwhile, the creatures impersonate a young friend, taunting Ana and leaving her questioning reality.

Ana escapes to High Park for a night under the stars, finding a confidante in spring. After letting her grief out, Ana returns home as Qalley emerges from her abdominal wall, dragging her beneath the ice to show she’s not playing around.

Ana promises to show Qalley the southern lights of Toronto to buy time before the final blizzard. She uses her “party girling” skills, taking Qalley to her favourite bar. But after a night of fun, Ana is left to dispose of a corpse when Qalley goes too far.

Qalley is rejected by her family, leaving her despondent. After a brutal fight with Ana, her living room is destroyed. But Qalley leaves Ana with a harsh truth: “You have to know community to know exile.” Ana’s next move? A hunting trip.

In Iqaluit, Ana makes amends with Evelyn and sets a trap for Qalley. After a high-stakes game, Ana faces a deadly confrontation and a harsh truth about survival. In the end, she embraces her identity, fingers missing but wiser.