The Greenlandic town of Ittoqqortoormiit has a population of 573, and is arguably one of the last remaining hunting communities in Greenland. Once the Ice Melts shows us a glimpse into what happens when globalization meets an isolated indigenous population now surrounded by melting glaciers. This intimate documentary follows a group of young adults living in Ittoqqortoormiit and chronicles their struggles with a new world that includes longer summers, and newly acquired access to modern amenities