The Ice at the Bottom of the World

The story

A darkly comic tale about a Navy captain who returns to his Chesapeake Bay Island home after 35 years at sea, hoping to set things right with his long-suffering wife and spirited daughters before he dies. Chaos ensues when he accidentally shoots down a Navy jet, turning their already messy reunion into a wild mix of confessions, humor, and forgiveness. Amidst the turmoil, their deep love and ironic wit help them face heartbreak and loss proving that, even at the end, love turns life’s biggest messes into something meaningful.

Cast

V Virginia Madsen J Jake Weber W Will Patton J Jon Tenney W Wes Chatham S Seth Numrich E Emily DeForest E Elise Eberle