The Breaking Ice (2023)
The Breaking Ice is streaming in Singapore on Netflix.
The verdict
The Breaking Ice is an average Chinese film; it passes the time without demanding more of you. It carries a 6.4/10 on TMDB across 55 ratings — squarely mid-table. It keeps things short at 100 minutes — no heavy commitment required. In Singapore you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 100 minutes on it?
100 minutes of Chinese drama. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
- Why
- At 6.4/10 from 55 ratings, audiences are split; the genre fit matters more than the score here.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- A night you still want to end early
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 40m — short |
| Watch with family? | M18 · Adults only |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Chinese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Anthony Chen
Cast
Where to watch in Singapore
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 26 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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