Northwestern Siberia, Russia. The camera attentively observes how a small Khanty girl, Katerina learns about the outer world from the age of two to four. Collecting wood, feeding the dogs, talking to deer – all the ‘adult’ activities are performed with intense concentration and surprising autonomy. Katerina becomes skilled at recognizing the voices of people and animals. Gradually she approaches the unknown and the unknown comes closer. Yet the traditional coexistence with nature is about to be shaken when an oilrig appears not far from Katerina’s nomad camp.