Northbound at 90
Following a compass pointing forward, not a clock ticking down
More than a documentary
Based on the travels and published memoir Ants in My Pants by Joyce Perrin, Northbound at 90 is a feature documentary that reflects on over 30 years of solo travel across 180 countries. As Joyce reconnects with the people and places that shaped her journey, she prepares to explore her last unknown part of the world; the Arctic.
The Film
Not a film about extraordinary travel.
A film about what happens when you refuse to stop.
The Arctic functions as both the destination and the film's narrative engine. It provides a clear structure: a beginning (the renewed decision to go), a middle (preparation, doubt, and the resistance of those around her), and an end (the journey itself). This structure allows the film to move forward with momentum while honouring Joyce's past across seven continents as it emerges naturally in emotional and thematic contexts.
180
countries visited
57
age when she began
7
continents
90
age she continues