This sounds so interesting! I like the fact that you've included the motivations and inner struggles (the man's denial) in the logline - definitely gives a hint of the deeper story being told. Centering the story around such a necessary, tension-filled scene like building a fire during a snowstorm not only gives the premise real stakes, but is bound to open your lead up to emotionally vent naturally. I'm curious how the family are integrated into the final product, if they actually appear, are seen through flashbacks, or are represented through some token like a photograph or memento.

Thank you so much for the thoughtful feedback! I wrote out the act structure and a treatment so far. I'd love to share that with you. It touches on many of the questions you have so I'm really glad that the logline evoked those thoughts from you.