DRIFTING SNOW – “Successfully delivers a genuine human (and Canadian) experience”

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RATING

DIRECTOR

Ryan Noth (Debut feature film)

STARRING

  • Sonja Smits as Joanne
  • Jonas Bonnetta as Chris
  • Colin Mochrie as John
  • Rachel Bonnetta as Rachel
  • Linda Goranson as Myrna
  • James Hartnett as James
  • Daiva Johnston as Kelly
  • Chris Locke as Jordan
  • Amish Patel as Amish

SYNOPSIS

A car accident in the cold winter night leads two strangers, Joanne and Chris to share a road trip the next day. As a snowstorm rolls across their route, memories of the past year float through their minds. Processing the loss of his mother, Chris also copes with failing eyesight that could jeopardize his career as a filmmaker. And after losing her husband John near their cabin, Joanne must come to terms with the rituals of daily life without him. As their drive continues, their drifting memories reveal parallel experiences, helping each of them shift the focus of their destination.

REVIEW SUMMARY

Ryan Noth’s Drifting Snow successfully delivers a genuine human (and Canadian) experience. Primarily, this is a film about people - the kind that find themselves at unexpected crossroads, looking inward for answers to the hand life has dealt them. It’s a reflection of their past, but also a reminder of the need to keep moving. The power of connection is definitely strong here, as are our lead performances. But, as effective as Sonja and Jonas are as our pair of drifting strangers, the real star of this film is the breathtaking landscape on display. Showcasing the snowy beauty that encompasses Ontario’s Prince Edward County, the film also becomes about the unique Canadian environment. The snow, ice, wildlife, and small towns all make for some wonderfully frigid visuals. For all its pensive reflection, unlocking of memories, and unlikely connections, Drifting Snow ultimately works best when it lets nature do the talking.

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