The North Water

Set against the harsh backdrop of the Arctic in the late 1850s, this gripping drama follows Patrick Sumner, a disgraced ex-army surgeon who joins a whaling expedition. As the journey progresses, he encounters the brutal and enigmatic harpooner, Henry Drax, leading to a tense and dangerous confrontation. The film stars Colin Farrell and Jack O’Connell, delivering intense performances that capture the bleakness and desperation of their environment. Directed by Andrew Haigh, the movie is a chilling exploration of survival and morality. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.