The Breaking Ice (2023)

Other name: 燃冬, Ran Dong, Burning Winter

Description:

The Breaking Ice unfolds in a cold, wintry city on China's northern border, where Haofeng, a young urbanite visiting from Shanghai, grapples with feelings of being lost and adrift. His journey takes an unexpected turn when he joins a tour led by Nana, a charming and captivating guide who instantly fascinates him. Through Nana, Haofeng is introduced to Xiao, a personable but visibly frustrated restaurant worker.

Over the course of a drunken weekend, the three strangers forge a powerful and rapid bond. As their connection deepens, they begin to confront their individual traumas and long-held, frozen desires. In this emotionally icy world, their shared experiences and vulnerabilities gradually allow these suppressed emotions to thaw. The film traces their collective quest to liberate themselves, exploring themes of healing, connection, and the pursuit of freedom from an unyielding past.

Director: Anthony Chen [陈哲艺]

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2023

Genre:Drama