[2] While sailing from Prince Rupert to their home in Ketchikan, Alaska, the Barton family (siblings Wendy, Krista and Billy and their father Eddie) lose their boat in a storm and get stranded on an island.

Eddie and Billie head off to seek help while the two daughters try to keep warm under the remains of their boat's sail.

Eddie and Billy find their way to a cabin on the mainland but can't raise help.

Eddie and Wendy have frostbitten feet but all in the family survive and they are able to return to Ketchikan.

The film was nominated for a Gemini Award in 1990 for Best Performance by a Supporting Actress (Ocean Hellman).