Over 240 kilometers (150 mi) north of the Arctic Circle, a man by the name of Heimo Korth and his wife Edna brave the harsh and unforgiving Alaskan landscape. They live in total isolation from the outside world, trapping and killing wild animals for food and fur. In this utterly fascinating glimpse into a lifestyle entirely devoid of all the raw necessities that make civilized life possible (like electricity and running water), it’s hard not to realize just how many essential resources we take for granted on a daily basis.
And yet, despite living in the Alaskan wilderness, Heimo and Edna have managed to establish a remarkably domestic way of life. They have a cozy log cabin, complete with a variety of cooking amenities, a radio for the upcoming weather reports, and even a DVD player. Watching them, it’s shockingly easy to forget just how harsh and hostile living among wild animals can be. But the documentary does a good job of reminding you about these risks when their encampment is threatened by a hungry grizzly bear in the dead of night.
The documentary takes a sudden and heartbreaking turn when Heimo and Edna recount the tragic day their infant daughter was swept away by the current of the Coleen River. The story serves as an unforgettable reminder of just how cruel life can be in the unforgiving and often unpredictable Arctic terrain. Heimo’s Arctic Refuge is one of the most fascinating, captivating, and heartrending examinations of life in the Arctic you’ll find on the Internet. It’s a thorough study of the sacrifices that must be made when you choose to abandon the monotony of modern civilization for something far more admirable.
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