Croolik grew selfish and unjust after the deaths of his sons, who died along with Markussi's father in an accident on a hunting trip.

In punishment, Sedna takes all animals away from the clan's lands, provoking a dangerous food shortage and lack of tradable pelts.

Saya, who now lives on her own as a healer, offers to take care of Markussi's young sister and her dog Kajuk in his absence.

Eventually the three friends reach Sarila, a warm place full of life, where they can quickly hunt the much-needed food for the clan.

Markussi is told by Sedna that he has passed all tests, but needs to do one "small thing" for her upon return to the clan, for the animals to be released; when asking what she requires, she only responds that "a true shaman knows what to do" and to "do what you must."

"[1] The Hollywood Reporter praised "the wonderful voice performances by the ever-reliable Bujold and Plummer", but criticized that the "[n]arratively muddled and visually undistinguished" "film hyperactively lurches from one frenzied action sequence to the next, insuring that young viewers' attention spans won't be too sorely tested.

But the one-note characterizations and predictable animation tropes quickly prove wearisome, and despite the exoticism of its setting The Legend of Sarila ultimately fails to enchant.

[11] By late January 2014, the two companies had settled the case; the settlement stated that the distribution and promotion of The Legend of Sarila and related merchandise must use its original title and Phase 4 must not use trademarks, logos or other designs confusingly similar to Disney's animated release.

[12][13][14] Phase 4 was also required to pay Disney $100,000 before 27 January 2014, and make "all practicable efforts" to remove copies of Frozen Land from stores and online distributors before 3 March 2014.