Winter Wednesdays
THE BREAKING ICE
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | 7:30pm
Little Theatre 5 (inside Little 2-5 & Café at 8 Winthrop St.)
Doors open at 7:00pm
Standard ticket prices
Tickets available online in advance, at our box office during open hours, or at the door (if tickets remain).
In cold wintry Yanji, a city on China’s northern border, young urbanite Haofeng, visiting from Shanghai, feels lost and adrift. By chance, he goes on a tour led by Nana, a charming tour guide who instantly fascinates him. She introduces him to Xiao, a personable but frustrated restaurant worker. The three bond quickly over a drunken weekend. Confronting their individual traumas, their frozen desires slowly thaw as they seek to liberate themselves from an icy world.
A beautifully filmed portrait of twenty-something ennui, The Breaking Ice explores interpersonal connections with a subtle, delicate touch.
• Included in David Ehrlich’s 25 Best Films of 2024
• Singapore’s Official Oscar Entry: Best International Feature Film
• “As light and refreshing as a cool breeze.” —Devika Girish, New York Times
Not Rated | 1 hr 37 min | Drama, Romance | 2024
China, Singapore | In Mandarin, Korean, and English with partial English subtitles
Written and Directed by Anthony Chen
About the series
Winter Wednesdays
The best type of snow fort is a movie theater — this is just a fact. Grab all the warm, delicious Little Popcorn and hibernate with us on Wednesdays for a series of throwback films, each with a snow-fueled twist. Wearing cozy clothing is very much encouraged. Browse films in this series
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