Snow Fall

Snow Fall

Year: 1000

Runtime: 1,080 mins

Language: Chinese

Director: Li Muge

DramaMystery

Shen Zhiheng, a gentleman in the Republic of China, encounters Mi Lan, the blind daughter of a wealthy businessman. One fateful night Mi Lan saves Shen from the brink of death, creating an immediate, powerful bond. From that moment their lives become inseparably linked, each offering the other compassion and support as they work to redeem themselves and heal past wounds.

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1

Arrival at Snow Falls cabin

The group arrives at the remote Snow Falls cabin to spend New Year's Eve. They intend to stay just overnight, but a sudden winter storm traps them inside for the foreseeable future.

New Year's Eve Snow Falls cabin
2

Storm forces extended stay

A fierce storm blocks roads and deep snows seal the cabin in. With no immediate chance of rescue, the friends realize they will be stuck there longer than planned.

During the storm Snow Falls cabin
3

Power outage and darkness

The power goes out, plunging the cabin into darkness and cold. As heat fades, the sense of isolation inside the wooden walls grows more oppressive.

Snow Falls cabin
4

Eden's survival plan sparks paranoia

Eden, studying to be a doctor, urges the group to ration food, bundle up, and avoid sleeping to prevent hypothermia. The extreme conditions trigger creeping paranoia and the first signs of hallucinatory thinking.

After power outage Snow Falls cabin
5

Paranoia about poisoned snow

The crew becomes convinced that the falling snow is poisoned and that their sickness could spread. Their fear gnaws at them as the cold and isolation intensify their paranoia.

Night Snow Falls cabin
6

Em's delirium and self-harm

Delirious with cold, Em wanders inside and uses a shard of broken mirror in a desperate bid to 'get the sickness out.' She survives the attempt, but the moment highlights how fragile their grip on reality has become.

During delirium Snow Falls cabin
7

Andy fights River over firewood; Andy dies

Andy starts chopping up the cabin's wooden furniture to make firewood, defying River's warnings about the antiques. A heated argument erupts, and River accidentally kills Andy by striking his head.

Evening Snow Falls cabin
8

Kit volunteers to seek help

With the situation deteriorating, Kit steps outside into the storm to look for help. The decision carries serious risk, but it is their best chance to break the isolation.

After Andy's death Snow Falls cabin
9

Em dies of exposure near the car

While River and Eden prepare hot water, a delirious Em goes out toward the car to check its gasoline. She dies of exposure shortly after leaving the shelter.

Night Outside cabin near car
10

Kit dies of exposure after leaving

Shortly after Kit departs to find help, he dies of exposure in the storm. River and Eden eventually discover his body a short time later.

After Kit's departure Outside Snow Falls cabin
11

Reality sinks in; situation appears dire

Back inside, River and Eden face the reality that they may not survive the night. They brace themselves for a long, desperate wait as the cold tightens its grip.

Night Snow Falls cabin
12

River's fatal hallucination and death

River hallucinates Eden seducing him, then strips down before stepping into a freezing shower. The chilling vision ends with his death in the cold water.

Night Snow Falls cabin
13

Power returns; Eden finds River's body

Moments after River's death, the power in the cabin unexpectedly returns, illuminating the room. Eden discovers River's body and realizes how close they were to salvation.

Immediately after death Snow Falls cabin
14

Emergency services arrive; Eden waits outside

Emergency responders arrive to assist, but Eden remains waiting outside the cabin, haunted by the night’s events. The story closes with her facing what comes next as help finally reaches the scene.

After power restoration Snow Falls cabin

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