Big Miracle 2012

Barrow newsman Adam Carlson can hardly contain his excitement as he looks forward to leaving the remote northern tip of Alaska for a more prestigious news market. However, just when the story of his career begins to unfold, the entire world descends upon the icy territory with its own ambitions. With an oil tycoon, various heads of state, and a swarm of eager journalists converging on the frigid outpost seeking their piece of the action, the one individual who captures Adam’s thoughts the most is Rachel Kramer, his outspoken ex-girlfriend and dedicated environmentalist.

As the clock ticks down, Rachel, Adam, and Nathan, an 11-year-old native Alaskan boy striving to forge a connection with his heritage, must unite an unlikely coalition. This coalition consists of locals, oil corporations, and military forces from both Russia and America, all of whom need to put aside their disagreements for a cause they can collectively champion: the urgent mission of freeing trapped whales in record time.

As Alaska’s inhabitants scramble to carve out countless holes on one side of the ice while a Soviet icebreaker pushes deeper into the frozen landscape from the opposite side, they face the monumental challenge of bridging a four-mile gap. Their success could mean the difference between life and death for these majestic marine creatures, allowing them to escape into the open sea and embark on their 5,000-mile annual migration.

With the eyes of the world focused on this remote corner of the globe for two pivotal weeks, the endeavor to save these endangered whales transforms into a unified mission that transcends borders. This shared goal leads to an unexpected and fleeting thaw in the tensions of the Cold War. As hopes rise and the pressure mounts, the journey unfolds into a remarkable blend of compassion, resilience, and international cooperation.