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The Breaking Ice (2023)

Movie ★ 6.4 100 min

Drama

In cold wintry Yanji, a city on China's northern border, young urbanite Haofeng, visiting from Shanghai, feels lost and adrift. By chance, he goes on a tour led by Nana, a charming tour guide who instantly fascinates him. She introduces him to Xiao, a personable but frustrated restaurant worker. The three bond quickly over a drunken weekend. Confronting their individual traumas, their frozen desires slowly thaw as they seek to liberate themselves from an icy world.

Anthony Chen Director Anthony Chen Writer

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Quick facts

Released
August 22, 2023
Runtime
100 min
Box office
$2.9M
IMDb
tt17052842
Language
,
Studio
Canopy Pictures, Huace Media, Giraffe Pictures

Themes

Cast

Zhou Dongyu Zhou Dongyu Nana Liu Haoran Liu Haoran Hao Feng Qu Chuxiao Qu Chuxiao Han Xiao Ruguang Wei Ruguang Wei Fugitive Liu Baisha Liu Baisha Nana's Teammate Zhao Wenhao Zhao Wenhao Coach Driver Li Yusheng Li Yusheng The Groom

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Breaking Ice about?
In cold wintry Yanji, a city on China's northern border, young urbanite Haofeng, visiting from Shanghai, feels lost and adrift. By chance, he goes on a tour led by Nana, a charming tour guide who instantly fascinates him. She introduces him to Xiao, a personable but frustrated restaurant worker. The three bond quickly over a drunken weekend. Confronting their individual traumas, their frozen desires slowly thaw as they seek to liberate themselves from an icy world.
Who directed The Breaking Ice?
The Breaking Ice was directed by Anthony Chen.
Who stars in The Breaking Ice?
The Breaking Ice stars Zhou Dongyu, Liu Haoran, Qu Chuxiao, Ruguang Wei.
When was The Breaking Ice released?
The Breaking Ice is a 2023 drama film.
Where can I watch The Breaking Ice?
You can watch The Breaking Ice with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.