The Ice at the Bottom of the World

A bittersweet, wry reunion that keeps tipping into absurd mishaps, leaving you amused and quietly moved as old wounds surface.

Directed by

James C.E. Burke

Genres

Comedy

Starring

Virginia Madsen, Jake Weber, Will Patton

Overview

A darkly comic tale about a Navy captain who returns to his Chesapeake Bay Island home after 35 years at sea, hoping to set things right with his long-suffering wife and spirited daughters before he dies. Chaos ensues when he accidentally shoots down a Navy jet, turning their already messy reunion into a wild mix of confessions, humor, and forgiveness. Amidst the turmoil, their deep love and ironic wit help them face heartbreak and loss proving that, even at the end, love turns life’s biggest messes into something meaningful.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, grief, redemption, love

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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