Tears in the Arctic (2009)

Tears in the Arctic (2009) poster

In the Arctic, the sun never sets in the summer while in the winter, this icy, northernmost area is enveloped in darkness. A place where aurora lights cascade from above and exotic creatures live in the bitter cold. However, the ice in the Arctic is melting away today. Tears in the Arctic sheds light on the dire problems that our planet is facing as the inhabitants, wildlife and environment in the Arctic are under siege. The plight of the Inuit is covered to show how the natural way of things may come to a screeching halt with catastrophic consequences for our planet. The changing situation for the wildlife and people who inhabit the Arctic are documented in detail. Are people taking notice of the warning signs of climate change that could lead to disastrous results?

Director: Cho Jun-muk, Heo Tae-jeong
Genre: Documentary
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Screenplay

Music: Shim Hyun-jung
Production: MBC
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko

Keywords

arctic polar circle region, arctic wildlife

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tears in the Arctic about?
In the Arctic, the sun never sets in the summer while in the winter, this icy, northernmost area is enveloped in darkness. A place where aurora lights cascade from above and exotic creatures live in the bitter cold. However, the ice in the Arctic is melting away today. Tears in the Arctic sheds light on the dire problems that our planet is facing as the inhabitants, wildlife and environment in the Arctic are under siege. The plight of the Inuit is covered to show how the natural way of things may come to a screeching halt with catastrophic consequences for our planet. The changing situation for the wildlife and people who inhabit the Arctic are documented in detail. Are people taking notice of the warning signs of climate change that could lead to disastrous results?
Who directed Tears in the Arctic?
Tears in the Arctic was directed by Cho Jun-muk, Heo Tae-jeong.
Who stars in Tears in the Arctic?
Tears in the Arctic stars Ahn Sung-ki.
What genre is Tears in the Arctic?
Tears in the Arctic is a Documentary film.
Where was Tears in the Arctic produced?
Tears in the Arctic was produced in South Korea.