The amazing but by all means true story of a young reindeer who was born in the heart of frosty Lapland. The camera tracks his birth, growing up and traveling for many months through the ice-covered taiga, snowy forests and the majestic peaks of the fjords. He presents his friends and natural enemies: lemmings, eagles, foxes, elks, lynxes, wolverines, bears, wolves, squirrels and a certain mischievous weasel. And it also shows how, under the care of a loving mother, Alex grows up and learns the difficult art of survival. All this to make the young reindeer an important and full member of the herd. The perfect candidate for Santa's team!