On the Ice (2011)
R 14 Dec 2011 • Drama, Thriller • 1h 36m
In the isolated, frozen town of Barrow, Alaska, Iñupiaq teenagers Qalli and Aivaaq have grown up like brothers in a tight-knit community defined as much by ancient traditions as by hip-hop and snowmobiles. Early one morning, on a seal hunt with their friend James, a tussle turns violent, and James is killed. Panic stricken, terrified, and with no one to blame but themselves, Qalli and Aivaaq lie and declare the death a tragic accident. As Barrow roils with grief and his protective father becomes suspicious, Qalli stumbles through guilt-filled days, wrestling with his part in the death. For the first time in his life, he's treading alone on existential ice.
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Language:
English
Awards:
6 wins & 3 nominations
Country:
United States
Metacritic Score:
59
DVD Release Date:
22 Oct 2012
Box Office Total:
$73,492