On the Ice

“On the Ice,” directed by Andrew Okpeaha MacLean, is a gripping drama set in the stark, icy landscape of Barrow, Alaska, where two Iñupiat teenagers find their friendship and moral compasses tested after a tragic accident during a seal hunt. As they grapple with guilt and the pressure to keep their secret, the film explores themes of cultural identity, loyalty, and the harsh realities of life in a remote Arctic community.