Aan het einde van de wereld

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In 1974 Alaska, a family in crisis faces the ultimate survival test. Ernt Allbright, a volatile former POW, returns from Vietnam changed and impulsively decides to move his family off the grid to the remote wilderness of Alaska after losing another job. Thirteen-year-old Leni, caught in her parents' tumultuous relationship, hopes this new land will provide a better future and a sense of belonging. Her mother, Cora, is devoted to Ernt, willing to follow him into the unknown. Initially, Alaska seems like a blessing; they discover a resilient community and enjoy the long, sunlit days. However, as winter approaches, Ernt's mental state deteriorates, causing the family to fracture. The dangers of the wild become secondary to the threats within their own home. In their isolated cabin, surrounded by darkness and snow, Leni and Cora realize they must rely on themselves for survival. This poignant narrative explores human frailty and resilience, capturing the spirit of modern pioneers and the beauty and peril of a vanishing Alaska. It’s a gripping tale of love, loss, and the wildness inherent in both nature and humanity.