
On the Ice
Directed by Andrew Okpeaha MacLean
Produced by Treehead Films, Silverwood Films
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.
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Questions people ask
Is On the Ice sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.
Does On the Ice end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is On the Ice easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is On the Ice violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is On the Ice scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like On the Ice
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as On the Ice
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like On the Ice, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like On the Ice, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like On the Ice, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































