Centuries ago, in what would become the Canadian Arctic, Atuat is promised
to the malevolent Oki, son of the leader of their tribe. But Atuat loves the good-
natured Atanarjuat, who ultimately finds a way to marry her. Oki's sister,
Puja also fancies Atanarjuat, and when she causes strife between him and
his brother Amaqjuaq, Oki seizes the opportunity to wreak a terrible revenge
on Atanarjuat