Based on a true story. A Canadian military flight from Greenland to Canada crashes in the frozen arctic, only miles away from Alert base in Nunavut, and the 14 survivors must endure a storm and freezing cold until they can be rescued.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Richard ChamberlainCaptain John Couch | Captain John Couch |
 Catherine Mary StewartCaptain Wilma De Groot | Captain Wilma De Groot |
 Melanie MayronSusan 'Sue' Hillier | Susan 'Sue' Hillier |
 Scott HylandsFred Ritchie | Fred Ritchie |
 Page FletcherLieutenant Joe Bales | Lieutenant Joe Bales |
 Christopher BoltonLieutenant Michael 'Mike' Moore | Lieutenant Michael 'Mike' Moore |
 Nathan FillionMaster Warrant Officer Tom Jardine | Master Warrant Officer Tom Jardine |
| SSteve AdamsPvt. Bill Vance | Pvt. Bill Vance |
 Mark GibbonMonty | Monty |
| DDavid McNallyMarc Tremblay | Marc Tremblay |
 Larry MusserRick Dumoulin | Rick Dumoulin |
 Tom ButlerArnie Macauley | Arnie Macauley |
 Fred KeatingMajor McLean | Major McLean |
 Garry ChalkRescue Pilot Jim | Rescue Pilot Jim |
 Daryl ShuttleworthGround Commander | Ground Commander |