The Sámi of Paččjokk took care of their ancient region in harmony with nature until Norway, Russia and Finland split up the area. Mining and power plants changed the landscape, and the language and culture disappeared in Norway. In the film, Venke Dørmønen wants to learn to sew s Skolt Sámi womans` hat, the kind worn by her grandmother in an old photograph. It is her link to the threatened culture. Matleena Fofonoff from Finland becomes her mentor.