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Breaking Surface

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Overview

A few days after Christmas, half-sisters Ida and Tuva set out on a winter dive in a remote part of the Norwegian coastline. Towards the end of the dive, a rockslide traps Tuva under water. As Ida surfaces to call for help, she discovers that the rockslide has struck above water as well, burying their equipment, phones and car keys–they are completely cut off from any chance of outside rescue. As the frantic race for survival unfolds, Ida is put to the ultimate test of character and resilience. During Ida’s fight to save Tuva, a fractured sisterhood is exposed, and when all seems lost, the stakes rise beyond simple survival.

Reactions, Awards & Festivals

“One of the most intense and propulsive survival thrillers in recent memory.”

Bloody Disgusting

“Keeps viewers glued to the edge of their seats”

-Cineuropa

“Grips from the first minute and doesn’t let go until the final”

Film Threat

Cast & Crew
  • Ida : Moa Gammel
  • Tuva : Madeleine Martin
  • Anne : Trine Wiggen
  • Director : Joachim Hedén
  • Writer : Joachim Hedén
  • Cinematography : Anna Patarakina, Eric Börjeson
  • Editor : Fredrik Morheden
Technical Info
  • Production Year : 2019
  • Country of Origin : Sweden, Norway, Belgium
  • Language : Swedish and Norwegian with English subtitles
  • Running time : 82 minutes
  • Screen Ratio : 1.66:1
  • Rating : Not Rated
Theatrical Engagements
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State
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Los Angeles
California
12/11/2020
Chicago
Illinois
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Tampa
Florida
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Vancouver
Washington
12/11/2020
Seattle
Washington
12/11/2020
Fayetteville
North Carolina
12/11/2020
Columbus
Ohio
12/11/2020
Tuscon
Arizona
12/11/2020
Concorde
New Hampshire
12/11/2020
Taos
New Mexico
12/11/2020
Silver Spring
Maryland
12/11/2020
Washington
D.C.
12/11/2020
Tallahassee
Florida
12/11/2020
Peoria
Illinois
12/11/2020
Long Beach
Washington
12/11/2020
New York
New York
12/11/2020
Newburgh
New York
12/11/2020
Dennis
Massachusetts
12/11/2020
Davis
California
12/11/2020
Lincoln City
Oregon
12/11/2020
Salt Lake City
Utah
12/11/2020
Cloverdale
California
12/11/2020
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
12/11/2020
Provincetown
Massachusetts
12/11/2020
Summit
New Jersey
12/11/2020
Bryn Mawr
Pennysylvania
12/15/2020
Hanover
New Hampshire
01/13/2021