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Critic Nell Minow
rated 8

...the visual poetry of the images keeps the tone lyrical, and by the time the tour guide herself becomes a tourist, even being prevented from seeing Heaven Lake by the weather, we share the characters’ renewed belief in possibility.

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Cast & Crew

Anthony Chen
Director
Anthony Chen
Writer
Zhou Dongyu
As Nana
Liu Haoran
As Hao Feng
Zhao Wenhao
As Coach Driver
Qu Chuxiao
As Han Xiao
Li Yusheng
As The Groom
Liu Baisha
As Nana's Teammate

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"The Breaking Ice" is a poignant drama that follows the story of a lost young man who finds himself drawn to a charming tour guide and her friend during a wedding weekend in a cold winter town. As they bond over a drunken weekend, their frozen desires slowly thaw, revealing deep-seated traumas and secrets. Set against the stunning backdrop of snowy landscapes, this intense and emotional journey explores the complexities of human connection and the liberating power of self-discovery.

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