Ice Girl
Before the marriage to fiance, a young lady Kim suddenly suffered a heart attack. She was moved to her father's hospital, but her father Dr. Kim was not able to save her. So he took her body and froze her until he could find a way to save her. And 25 years later, in 2005, she is revived. But she cannot remember her fiance... and she falls in love with his son.
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Plot Summary
This documentary follows the life and challenges of a young girl in a small village in Northeast China. It intimately captures her daily routines, her aspirations, and the stark realities of her environment.
Critical Reception
Ice Girl received critical acclaim for its observational style and empathetic portrayal of its young subject. It was praised for its sensitive direction and its ability to evoke a sense of place and the universal themes of childhood and resilience.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its intimate and observational filmmaking.
- Commended for its sensitive portrayal of childhood in a specific cultural context.
- Lauded for its authentic and unvarnished look at daily life.
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Awards & Accolades
Awarded the Grand Prize at the Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival in 2005.
Fun Fact
Director Kazuhiro Sōda is known for his 'real time' documentary style, where he lets the camera observe events as they unfold without significant intervention or manipulation.
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