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Arctic

Arctic

Survival is the only option.

20186.51h 38m

Overview

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.

Directed by Joe Penna
Written by Joe Penna, Ryan Morrison
Produced by Christopher Lemole, Noah C. Haeussner, Tim Zajaros
Box OfficeBudget: $2.0MRevenue: $4.1M

Top Cast

Mads Mikkelsen

Mads Mikkelsen

H. Overgård

Maria Thelma Smáradóttir

Maria Thelma Smáradóttir

Young Woman

T

Tintrinai Thikhasuk

Helicopter Pilot

Themes & Keywords

fishhelicopterfireairplane wreckpolar beararctic polar circle regionsurvivalstrandedsnowinjurystaplerflareice fishingfrostbitehelicopter crashdistress signalbotched rescuesnow atmospherearctic survivaleating raw fish

About Arctic

Arctic is a drama, adventure film released in 2018 exploring themes of fish, helicopter, fire, airplane wreck, polar bear, arctic polar circle region. Directed by Joe Penna, it stars Mads Mikkelsen, Maria Thelma Smáradóttir, Tintrinai Thikhasuk. 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.

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