*The North Water* (2021) is a dark and gripping drama set in the 1850s, based on the novel by Ian McGuire. The story follows Patrick Sumner, a disgraced doctor with a troubled past, who signs up for a whaling expedition in the Arctic. As the journey progresses, the crew faces brutal conditions, and tensions rise as they grapple with the threat of death from both nature and their fellow men. Sumner’s internal conflict, particularly his struggle with his own moral compass, is a central theme, as he is forced into a world where survival often requires compromising one's humanity.