

In the Antarctic, after an expedition with Dr. Davis McClaren, the sled dog trainer Jerry Shepherd has to leave the polar base with his colleagues due to the proximity of a heavy snow storm. He ties his dogs to be rescued after, but the mission is called-off and the dogs are left alone at their own fortune. For six months, Jerry tries to find a sponsor for a rescue mission.
Practical Effects
Real sled dogs, real Antarctic locations, real suffering.
Acting
Paul Walker's most underrated non-car performance.
Cinematography
White hell never looked so beautiful and cruel.

Director
Frank Marshall
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on a 1958 Japanese Antarctic expedition where fifteen Sakhalin huskies were abandoned. Two survived.
The dogs were played by trained huskies and malamutes, but the 'Old Jack' role went to a 12-year-old rescue dog named D.J. who'd never acted before.