A man stranded in the Arctic is finally about to receive his long awaited rescue. However, after a tragic accident, his opportunity is lost and he must then decide whether to remain in the relative safety of his camp or embark on a deadly trek through the unknown for potential salvation.
Acting
Mikkelsen's face does more than most scripts.
Practical Effects
Shot in real Arctic. Suffering is authentic.
Direction
Penna's debut: silence as storytelling weapon.
Director
Joe Penna
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Mikkelsen performed his own stunts in -38°C. The helicopter crash? Real decommissioned chopper they blew up once.
Penna storyboarded the entire film before writing dialogue — then realized silence worked better. The 10-page script became legendary in Hollywood.
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