When Daniel's village is captured by enemy warriors, he suddenly finds himself as part of a secret plan to escape captivity and seek help from friendly villages across the frozen plain. The small group manages to escape the village, but find themselves fighting blizzards, wolves, starvation, fierce rivers, and enemy warriors. Daniel's faith in his people's tradition is at stake as he battles these odds. Not every member of their small band survives the ordeal. Can Daniel survive and keep his faith alive with him?