The Thawing of Ice

Louise Denoncourt is a parole officer who manages a specialized rehabilitation unit for people convicted of murder. Her professional life intersects with her personal history when she begins working with Marc St-Germain, a new prisoner. Because Louise's father believes St-Germain killed her mother, she enters a complicated situation that soon becomes difficult to manage. She risks her own safety to ensure the inmate does not commit further crimes, while simultaneously struggling with the impulse to seek revenge for her family.

This Canadian drama was directed by François Péloquin, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Sarah Lévesque. The film stars Christine Beaulieu in the role of Louise Denoncourt and Lothaire Bluteau as Marc St-Germain. The supporting cast includes Marc Béland, Etienne Lou, Pierre-Paul Alain, and Jean-Luc Kanapé. Produced by Ziad Touma, the movie has a total runtime of 106 minutes.