Zen is a restless and lonely teenager. She is the only female on the local hockey team and her teammates never miss a chance to bully her for being a tomboy. When Vanessa, the intriguing girlfriend of a hockey player, runs away from home, she hides out with Zen, and a bond arises between the two.

As this stylish drama opens, the protagonist flips up a middle finger to the viewer. It’s a clear statement of intent: this feisty woman may be undergoing an identity crisis, but she plans on putting up a fight. A punchy debut, Zen in the Ice Rift imbues coming-of-age traditions with a dose of punk.