On the Ice

On the Ice

201196 min6.3 / 10

Thriller Drama native american grief alaska death

A dark, grief-stricken drama about two Alaskan teenagers whose friendship fractures under the weight of tragedy and its aftermath.

In Barrow, Alaska, teenagers Qalli and Aivaaq find their bond tested when a seal-hunting trip goes wrong.

Essence

Ensemble

Josiah Patkotak

Frank Qutuq Irelan

Teddy Kyle Smith

Sierra Jade Sampson

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Nearest across the full emotional profile.

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