The Breaking Ice (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2023, The Breaking Ice is a drama film directed by Anthony Chen, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Breaking Ice stars Zhou Dongyu as Nana, Liu Haoran as Hao Feng, Qu Chuxiao as Han Xiao and Ruguang Wei as Fugitive, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Breaking Ice has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Breaking Ice page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Breaking Ice tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Breaking Ice (2023)?
- In US, The Breaking Ice is available to stream on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Breaking Ice worth watching?
- The Breaking Ice holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Breaking Ice?
- The Breaking Ice stars Zhou Dongyu, Liu Haoran, Qu Chuxiao, Ruguang Wei and Baisha Liu.
- When was The Breaking Ice released?
- The Breaking Ice was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.