A historical drama depicting an Irish immigrant family’s first winter in Canada, where isolation, illness, and an unforgiving landscape test their will to survive.

A bus breaks down in the wilderness. Seven elderly women, average age 71 and one 27 years old are stranded at a deserted farmhouse. They have only their wits, their memories, and eventually some roasted frogs' legs, to sustain them. Through the long days and nights, this remarkable group of strangers share their life stories and exchange intimate thoughts; turning the crisis into a magical time of humor and spirit. Featuring non-professional actors and spontaneous dialogue, this memorable film dissolves the barrier between fiction and reality, weaving a heartwarming tale of friendship and courage.