On the Ice

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On the Ice

2011

1h 36m

6.3(30 votes)

Thriller

Drama

Overview

In Barrow, Alaska, teenagers Qalli and Aivaaq find their bond tested when a seal-hunting trip goes wrong.

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Josiah Patkotak

Qalli

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Frank Qutuq Irelan

Aivaaq

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Teddy Kyle Smith

Egasak

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Adamina Kerr

Michelle

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Sierra Jade Sampson

Uvlu

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