"Before the Morning" is a touching novel by Jørn Riel that tells the story of an Inuit grandmother and her grandson who spend a happy summer on an uninhabited island off the coast of Greenland. While they dry the spring catch, they spend the long, bright nights telling stories and learning traditional skills. However, as autumn approaches and the return to the settlement looms, the long-awaited boat trip does not come. The two must face the possibility of surviving the relentless Arctic winter alone. Riel's narrative addresses not only the challenges of survival but also the deep bonds between generations and the wisdom of the elderly. The novel is also being adapted into a film by the Inuit media company Igloolik Isuma, highlighting its cultural significance.