Ice Poison (2014)

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Ice Poison explores the dire circumstances driving desperate choices in rural Myanmar. A young farmer, grappling with his failing harvest, pawns his cow for a moped, hoping to find a new livelihood as a taxi driver. His first significant fare is a woman returning home for her grandfather's funeral, also seeking a fresh start after escaping an arranged marriage in China. Both burdened by their pasts and striving for a better future, they are quickly drawn into the region's most lucrative, yet dangerous, opportunity. Together, they begin selling "ice poison" – crystal meth – navigating the treacherous drug trade throughout their community. This gripping narrative delves into their perilous journey, revealing the profound challenges and moral compromises made in the pursuit of survival and a chance at prosperity amidst overwhelming poverty.

Country: Taiwanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2014

Genre:Drama