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Burning Snow
A young woman is forced to marry an older man who runs a roadhouse saloon. She is constantly being raped by her husband, a drunken loutish brute. She harbors a young man wanted by the police in a murder case, and soon the fugitive and the young wife have a torrid affair as she continues to hide him from the authorities.
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Plot Summary
A young, ambitious, but morally compromised lawyer takes on a case involving a wealthy businessman accused of murder. As he delves deeper, he becomes entangled in a dangerous web of deceit, corruption, and violence that threatens to consume him. The lawyer must navigate treacherous alliances and make difficult choices to uncover the truth and survive.
Critical Reception
Burning Snow received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its gritty atmosphere and compelling performances, particularly from Paul Gross. Some found the plot a bit convoluted, but overall it was seen as a solid Canadian crime thriller.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its tense atmosphere and effective direction.
Paul Gross delivers a strong performance as the conflicted lawyer.
Some viewers found the narrative a bit predictable and the character motivations unclear at times.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and aimed to capture the gritty urban landscape of the city.
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