The film centres on Maidi, a female reindeer herder, whose reliance on her local leader, Heikka, takes an unexpected turn when Heikka develops romantic feelings for her. Maidi's affections, however, are directed towards Heikka's cousin, leading Heikka to cast a curse upon Maidi that disrupts her ability to work. In order to overcome this curse, Maidi must embark on a journey of discovery.