In the Antarctic, after an expedition with Dr. Davis McClaren, the sled dog trainer Jerry Shepherd has to leave the polar base with his colleagues due to the proximity of a heavy snow storm. He ties his dogs to be rescued after, but the mission is called-off and the dogs are left alone at their own fortune. For six months, Jerry tries to find a sponsor for a rescue mission.
A man's frostbitten (blackened) fingertips are briefly shown.
Dogs kill and eat gulls. Mostly feathers, but some ripping and tearing.
We see images of a decomposing whale. These aren't really disgusting, but there are wounds from animals eating pieces off of it.
A dog's leg is bitten by a leopard seal, and some blood is shown.
profanity
Some mild profanities.
alcohol
Brief alcohol use
frightening
There are several cases when some characters are in danger, this is known to the viewer, and can be rather intense.
A dog falls down a hill and perishes.
