Buried by treacherous conditions at the top of Mt. Baekdu, a policeman must brave the extreme weather until his transfer comes through. When a group of thieves stumbles into the station in search of safe shelter, both sides must fight for survival.
Cinematography
White hell cinematography that makes you check your own fingers
Acting
Chang Chen's thousand-yard stare could start its own avalanche
Practical Effects
Real -40°C location shooting, no fake breath here
Director
Cui Siwei
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Cui Siwei was Zhang Yimou's longtime assistant director; this was his brutal solo debut.
Mt. Baekdu is sacred Korean-Chinese border territory—its hostile presence becomes a fifth character judging everyone.
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