On the Ice

On the Ice (2011)

R 14 Dec 2011 • Drama, Thriller • 1h 36m
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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.

Andrew Okpeaha MacLean
Writer
Josiah Patkotak, Frank Qutuq Irelan, John Miller
Starring

Language: English
Awards: 6 wins & 3 nominations
Country: United States
Metacritic Score: 59
DVD Release Date: 22 Oct 2012
Box Office Total: $73,492

6.3

IMDb (1060 votes)
67%
Rotten Tomatoes
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