When Fire Turns to Frost: Decay and Detachment in Early Winter

As writer/director Michael Rowe's third feature shows us, distance need not be physical – even within the confines of the home, fondness and familiarity can soon create an emotional crevasse between a long-time couple. In conversation with Rowe, David Crewe explores this pensive, poignant film's depiction of how the slowly growing cold can harrow a once-loving relationship.

Additional keywords: Paul Doucet, Suzanne Clement, domestic, marriage, family, Canada, depression, suicide, technology.