GoodWatchSign up

Fragments of Ice

2025·Movie
1h 26min
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Watch

No stream option in US yet.

Fragments of Ice fingerprint

Calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle3
  • Tension2
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Nostalgic and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

A real life story, history, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Non-linear Narrative7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You want fast pacing

Find more like it

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

The director’s father, Soviet figure skating star, went on tours to the imaginary West and filmed his life in the transition period of the 80s and 90s. Rediscovering his amateur VHS archive, a director explores his vision of paradise against the changing historical background. 15 videotapes, the spirit of traveling to the West. The birth of a daughter. The collapse of the USSR. Fragments of Ice is a journey of growing-up for society, for the father, and for the daughter. A journey that is ongoing.
Documentary PortraitHistorical ReflectionPersonal Archival FootageSoviet Era TransitionFather-Daughter RelationshipComing-of-Age StoryNostalgic & MelancholicSocial & Political ChangesIntimate & Observational

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Fragments of Ice

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fragments of Ice legally?

You can rent or buy it from Takflix. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Fragments of Ice worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Fragments of Ice?

1 h 26 min

Fragments of Ice runs 1 h 26 min.

Is Fragments of Ice based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Fragments of Ice in?

UkrainianEnglishRussian

It was made in Ukrainian, with some English, Russian. Produced in Norway, Ukraine.

In how many countries can I watch Fragments of Ice?

108ADAEAGALARATAUBABBBEBGBHBMBO+94

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fragments of Ice in 108 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.