Joseph just wants to continue the traditions of the Yup'ik people. So when outside officials restrict fishing in his Alaskan village, he commits an anonymous act of vandalism in protest. But his new teacher finds out his secret. To make things worse, Joseph's father, who left years ago, wants to see him again. Joseph isn't sure who he can trust, but if he doesn't trust someone, he's headed for disaster.
Joseph just wants to continue the traditions of the Yup'ik people. So when outside officials restrict fishing in his Alaskan village, he commits an anonymous act of vandalism in protest. But his new teacher finds out his secret. To make things worse, Joseph's father, who left years ago, wants to see him again. Joseph isn't sure who he can trust, but if he doesn't trust someone, he's headed for disaster.