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The Breaking Ice

6.420231h 40mMovieDrama

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…

DirectorAnthony Chen
WriterAnthony Chen
ProducersAnthony Chen·Xie Meng

Where to watch

Not available in Australia
Streaming in 13 other countries

The Breaking Ice isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Brazil, Canada, France, Hong Kong SAR China and 9 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Anthony Chen

ZDZhou Dongyu
Zhou Dongyu
Nana
LHLiu Haoran
Liu Haoran
Hao Feng
QCQu Chuxiao
Qu Chuxiao
Han Xiao
RWRuguang Wei
Ruguang Wei
Fugitive
LBLiu Baisha
Liu Baisha
Nana's Teammate
ZWZhao Wenhao
Zhao Wenhao
Coach Driver
LYLi Yusheng
Li Yusheng
The Groom

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The Breaking Ice — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Breaking Ice?

The Breaking Ice isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Brazil, Canada and Switzerland and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Breaking Ice on Netflix?

No, The Breaking Ice is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Breaking Ice on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Breaking Ice isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Breaking Ice for free?

The Breaking Ice isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.