["Somewhere Only We Know" by Duomo playing]
[exhaling deeply]
[Bun] Anaana!
-[music ends] -Wake up! [giggling]
Wake up, Anaana!
I made pancakes!
[Bun giggling]
So close.
["WOW!" by Teddi Gola playing]
-♪ Everybody looking like "Wow" ♪ -[music ends]
Wow!
Mmm!
These pancakes are so yummy!
Yes!
-[Neevee] Good job, Bun. -[Alistair] Good morning.
You want to try some really delicious pancakes?
Oh, gotta have my coffee first.
[whispering] Coward.
[Neevee laughing]
[Siaja] You two look cozy.
What is this, five nights in a row?
[clears throat] Six.
[Siaja] Six? Like…
[counting in Inuktut]
-Six? -Ata, make your coffee.
Grandpa can always sleep over!
Aw, you know what?
For these pancakes, I'd do anything.
Like choose Ice Cove as the site for the new polar research station?
Once again, not my decision.
But, you know, technically, I am an independent contractor,
so I could probably stay on no matter what town they choose.
For how long?
Well, that's something that we could figure out together.
I mean, you could stick around. Why not?
[both] Really?
Siaja, stop staring.
[upbeat music playing]
[Siaja] It's looking good, piqatikuluk.
[woman] I love traditional art. So cool.
-[Siaja] Thanks, Mikey. -[Mikey] Ilaali.
Do you like my work?
Hi.
Uh, are these yours?
Oui, I'm always inspired by the North.
Je m'appelle Olivier, et toi?
Siaja.
Enchanté, Siaja.
Your name, it make me think of a song I learned once.
-Maybe I could play it for you sometime. -[laughs]
Olivier, these photographs are magnifique.
I see you've met my assistant.
Bonjour.
Yes.
Olivier lives on the land for half the year with his dog team,
but his images are timeless.
Merci, Helen.
But, you know, it's easy when everywhere you turn there is such beauty.
[Helen giggles]
Wonderful. Um, can I talk to you in my office?
Yeah. Yeah.
He's a little intense.
Am I in trouble?
I'll say.
Because you and I
are about to be spending a lot more time together.
You're off probation! Congratulations!
-Oh, my God, really? -Let's celebrate!
-Bubbles for us! -Oh.
So, here is to a prosperous
and productive future together.
Mm. Isn't it a little early to be drinking?
Silly girl. Champagne doesn't count. Cheers.
[glasses clink]
So, any plans on how to celebrate this momentous occasion?
Uh, well, I just found out about it three seconds ago, so…
If you could spend time with somebody, is there anyone you're interested in?
I mean, you're young, you're attractive, your skin has really cleared up.
There's gotta be someone you're crushing on.
Like, maybe someone who has a certain je ne sais quoi.
[man coughing]
[romantic music playing]
-[music fades out] -Uh, no.
Nope. Mm-mm.
All right, well, as my mother always said, "Don't get too long in the tooth."
More champagne?
Thanks, but only white people can get away with drinking on the job.
Oh, I love that you feel safe enough to make white people jokes around me.
[laughing] It's just…
Nalajoss, your mum wants you to go home.
Your lunch is getting cold.
Hey, do you think I'm getting "long in the tooth"?
Yeah, we've been thinking of putting you down.
-What the hell are you talking about? -Helen's asking about my love life.
-Gross. -That's fully illegal.
Right? It's weird timing, though, 'cause
I've been, like, having these dreams lately.
[gasping] Sex dreams?
Your subconscious telling you you have to get boned.
I don't know. It's probably too soon, right?
You got out of a not-awesome marriage. You deserve to lose your second virginity.
So much better than losing your first virginity.
Like, amateur to professional.
I know everyone in this town. Where would I even start?
Let's check out your options.
[upbeat music playing]
-Here. -[Colin] Hm.
-Did you have this open? -Nope.
Okay. Nope.
-[Millie chuckles] Eww. No. -Oh no.
[Millie] Nope. God, no.
Oh, Eskimo fetish? He'll be eager to please.
-[chuckles] -Oh, he's married.
She's married.
[all] Ew! Ugh!
-Hard pass. -Okay, you're gonna have to move.
What about Kuuk?
You're both recently single.
You're not related. You play chess with him.
Yeah, because he's, like, the only worthy opponent.
It's kind of annoying, actually.
She's looking for something low-stakes. A one-and-done palate cleanser.
Yeah. Yeah. Yeah.
[gasps] I know what we need to do.
[airport announcement in Inuktut]
This feels a little predatory.
You want something low-stakes?
Most people on these flights are here for two weeks, max.
Yeah, just think of it like Tinder, but, like, IRL.
-Yeah. -[upbeat music playing]
All right, let the show begin.
Okay, there's some potential.
Oh, a friend.
[Colin groans]
[all] Mormons.
The fight for Native souls continues.
But what about that one?
[Siaja] Hm. Big skis.
Nah, polar explorer.
Right, he'll be more interested in cold plunging than plunging Siaja. [laughs]
Hey, buddy, go home. We already explored everything.
[laughs] Well, we tried, right?
Holy Inuk goddess alert.
[majestic music playing]
-She's coming over. Watch this. -[music fades out]
-Hi. -Hi.
[in Inuktut] Hey, do you know where I can get a taxi?
I could give you a ride.
I'd like that.
Thank you.
-[upbeat music playing] -[both chuckles softly]
[chuckles] Mm?
-[music ends] -[in English] It seemed practiced, right?
-Yeah. Rehearsed. -Like she knew how to do it.
[Olivier] C'est pas possible!
Two time in one day.
I'm a lucky man.
Aw, stop.
No, I was hoping I would see you again.
I have some, uh, portrait of your beautiful culture.
I would love to show you them sometime.
Yeah. Um, yeah. Yeah.
Perfect.
I'll make you dinner tomorrow night.
Then you can tell me if you like what you see.
Yeah. It…
You're not a vegetarian, are you?
-[tense drumbeat playing] -Pure carnivore.
Oh, you are gonna get fu…
[chilled out electronic music playing]
[music ends]
[Neevee giggling]
You remember this place?
Oh yeah.
Isn't this where I gave you your first hand job?
[laughing] What? No.
It's where we had our first kiss.
Yeah, I know.
It's still so beautiful.
[Neevee] Yeah.
You know, I never really stopped thinking about us, Neev.
Is that crazy?
-Yeah. -[chuckling] Yeah.
I thought of you too.
[sighs deeply] So, uh…
why did you end it?
I've been racking my brain all these years,
trying to figure it out.
-You were gonna leave anyway. -What?
That's just how things work up here.
I had no intention of leaving, Neevee.
Is that why you brought me up here? To ambush me?
What? No. Come on.
No, I'm not trying to attack you.
I'm not trying to ambush you. I just…
It's just…
[scoffs] Now I know I got a daughter--
Siaja is my daughter!
She doesn't belong to any white man.
[Neevee sighs]
Just take me home.
[sighs]
[Alistair sighs]
I'm not gonna be your punching bag, Neevee.
How are we supposed to build a new relationship
if you keep shutting me out?
Who said we're in a relationship?
[somber music playing]
[woman] Hey. Freight finally came in.
What is this shit?
-Turmeric chili chai. -[music ends]
What kind of fancy store do you think this is?
Okay. What's going on, and why are you taking it out on the chai?
Neevee!
[Neevee sighs]
Alistair…
He asked why we broke up all those years ago, and
I panicked.
Neevee.
[in Inuktut] Why don't you want to be loved?
[in English] What are you afraid of?
You know what?
Enough of this crap.
From now on, there's only three valid teas.
Earl Grey, Sleepytime, and that one that makes you poop.
-[gentle music playing] -[door creaks open]
[door slams]
Hmm.
Ooh, I know.
Are you sure you want to do that?
What?
Oh, this?
Oh my God, you're so annoying.
Well, gotta keep your eyes on what's in front of you.
Okay, spare me the lecture.
Hey, so you coming to the bar tonight?
Actually, um, I'm hanging out with a guy.
Hm.
So you're dating now?
I don't know. It's just… It's just dinner.
Hm.
If I tell you something, do you promise not to laugh?
Mm-hm.
I've never been on a date before.
How's that even possible?
Well, Ting and I got together in high school.
You never went on a date?
Does prom count?
-Uh… -My mom went on a lot of dates.
But back then, that meant downing a bottle of vodka with a rando
and crashing her Ski-Doo, so…
Maybe don't do that.
Any tips?
Okay, yeah. Um…
This is gonna be cheesy, okay?
But just… Just be you. You know?
-[sweet music playing] -You make things fun,
and you're a little weird
and unpredictable.
But, you know, you're smart,
and you care about people.
And you lit up elders' night and baseball.
And if this guy doesn't see that, then he's a tool.
-Thanks, man. -Yeah.
Also, um…
-Ugh… -Checkmate.
You play so dirty.
You gotta keep your eyes on what's in front of you.
[music fades out]
Do I look like an idiot?
Where are you going?
To dinner. With a guy.
It's casual.
He's an Eskihumper.
So don't make a big deal out of it.
Do I look stupid?
Well, show more skin. You look like a nun.
Right. I should have expected that.
Okay.
Hey, you good?
Yeah, why?
You seem… quiet.
No, I'm fine.
Hey.
I think it's cool that you and Alistair are giving each other another chance.
All right, well, wish me luck.
[calming music playing]
[music fades out]
You took all of these?
Oui. I'm very passionate about your Inuit culture.
I can see that.
[laughs]
And you, Siaja?
What are you passionate about?
Well, I have a super awesome, funny, smart kid that keeps me very busy.
-I… read. -[low, romantic music playing]
I go to work.
I… guess I've just been figuring out what I want.
Hm.
I think I know what you want.
What do you think I want?
[in Inuktut] Raw meat.
[in English] Oh! Um…
[chuckles awkwardly] Mm.
Yum.
I thought you might want to--
[intense music playing]
["Angajusakuluk" by Northern Haze playing]
Hey there. Mind if I sit?
Can I buy you a drink?
I'm not here for a drink.
Hmm.
[dog whining]
[barking]
Siku!
[sighs]
Désolé, I have to go and let her out.
You make yourself comfortable, okay?
Okay.
[whimsical music playing]
[both moaning]
[man grunting]
[phone dinging]
All right. Get comfortable.
[Olivier] Siaja!
Siku is comfortable.
Are you comfortable?
Uh, yeah.
So… dang… comfy.
[Olivier chuckles] That's good.
Because I am not done with you yet.
Oh!
Wow.
You are so beautiful.
You know, you're like a cross between Snow White and Pocahontas…
[Olivier chuckles]
Snocahontas.
Why do you still have your clothes on?
Great question.
Allow me?
["Vegas" by Doja Cat playing]
[chuckles]
♪ Dog, player, I get it Fraud, player, I get it ♪
♪ I understand, I understand ♪
[Siaja gasping]
♪ You ain't nothing but a… ♪
♪ Hound dog, hound dog, hound dog ♪
♪ You ain't nothing but a… ♪
♪ I understand, I understand ♪
-♪ You ain't the man, you ain't a man ♪ -[Olivier growls]
♪ You ain't nothing but a… ♪
♪ Hound dog ♪
-Now, howl. -[music ends]
Huh?
Howl.
-[howling weakly] -[chuckles excitedly]
[grunting]
Yes… and now bark.
Bark!
-[barks] -Yes, louder.
[barking]
[growling]
[both growling]
-[laughing] -[Siaja] Oh!
Oh, yes.
And now, my little doggy, mush!
[grunting]
Come on, mush!
[howling loudly]
[howling continues]
Come on, mush!
Hey, can we… Can we just…
-You want to mush me? [stammering] -No.
I can't do this. I can't lose my second virginity this way.
Second virginity?
I gotta go. There's somewhere else I should be.
This was very interesting, though.
-Thank you. -[Olivier] Uh, de rien?
Just one more.
[Olivier] Hmm.
Off I go.
[sighs]
[howls weakly]
["Close to You" by Gracie Abrams playing]
♪ I don't got a single problem With provocative ♪
♪ See the bodies, how they burn It's just the way it is ♪
♪ And now your mouth is moving Cinematic timing ♪
♪ You pull me in and touch my neck And now I'm dying ♪
♪ To be close to you ♪
♪ Break my heart and start a fire You got me overnight ♪
♪ Just let me be close to you ♪
-[gasps] -Whoa.
Yeah.
I was with the French musher,
and I felt like I was being colonized.
But turns out he's more into dogs than women, and then I realized something.
I realized I was kissing the wrong person.
-My girlfriend's here. -[song fades out]
Girlfriend?
Well, she's not my real girlfriend. She's my something.
Alexis is here. She's… She flew in.
She went to the bathroom. Here she comes. Hey.
This is my friend.
Oh, wow, Siaja. We were hoping you'd come.
It's honestly such a pleasure to meet you.
Alexis just flew in to surprise me.
-Surprise! -[cheering weakly]
Not to be a baby, but is it always this cold here?
-Pretty much. -It's a little hot in here.
Well, Siaja, Kuukie's told me so much about you.
I'm so glad that he has someone to play chess with.
Honestly, Kuuk and I left things on such a strange note.
I felt sick about it.
I was visiting Tibet in my work as an ambassador.
An ambassador?
Oh, just a brand ambassador. I'm not, like, negotiating with NATO.
Sorry, did someone open a window?
Anyway, so I'm in Tibet at this Buddhist tea ceremony,
and I suddenly realized
that life is so profoundly
short.
-Yeah. -[Kuuk] It's true.
And when you love someone,
you have to tell them right away.
You know what I mean?
Yeah. [stammering] I… Definitely.
I… I…
I think I ate some bad meat, and--
-Oh no! -You okay?
There you are. Siaja, I just got a call about Ting.
He didn't come back from hunting last night.
His mom just reported him missing.
[Alexis] Who's Ting? Is he an important community leader or something?
Like a chief?
[Kuuk] No, it's her husband.
Sort of husband.
["Red Future" (feat. Electric Fields) by Snotty Nose Rez Kids playing]
[singing chorus in Yolngu Matha]
♪ Uh, all my relations Yo, we breakin' bannock ♪
♪ I earned my pennies here the Hardaway You feel the magic? ♪
♪ 'Cause out the cedar hat A lil' Minay done pulled a rabbit ♪
♪ You want the vision, boy You better learn some mathematics ♪
♪ I see the Rez up in my rearview now ♪
♪ Had to move a couple mountains Just to get up outta town ♪
♪ And it took a whole village here To raise up the child ♪
♪ So Creator bless the kid that rock The medicine now, it make us proud ♪
♪ Say my prayer out loud ♪
♪ Give me guidance, give me love Give me strength from up above ♪
♪ Give me courage and protection And the blessing over us ♪
♪ How you finna tell me "boys don't cry" When a warrior does? ♪
♪ This for the youngins here That feel like they ain't been enough ♪
♪ Had it rough, situation tough But the spirit shining through ♪
♪ Creator knew the world Needed one of you ♪
♪ 'Cause the future looking bright And real sacred as the youth, Red Future ♪
[singing chorus in Yolngu Matha]
[music fades out]