The film is a documentary about the life of Josefina Castellví, a woman and scientist. Memories of Ice is also the story of a reunion and a farewell. The film shows how Josefina returns to her iced paradise, Antarctica, after 25 years without having been there to see it one last time. There, Josefina became the first woman to head a scientific base in Antarctica, work performed for a total of 6 years.