Frozen River (R)

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synopsis

Frozen River is the story of Ray Eddy, an upstate New York trailer mom who is lured into the world of illegal immigrant smuggling when she meets a Mohawk girl who lives on a reservation that straddles the U.S.-Canadian border. Broke after her husband takes off with the down payment for their new doublewide, Ray reluctantly teams up with Lila, a smuggler, and the two begin making runs across the frozen St. Lawrence River carrying illegal Chinese and Pakistani immigrants in the trunk of Ray's Dodge Spirit.

MovieGoer Review

This Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner is a compelling low-budget drama that offers fine acting opportunities to veteran Melissa Leo and newcomer Misty Upham.

Story

Set against the world of illegal immigrants regularly ... MORE

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synopsis

Frozen River is the story of Ray Eddy, an upstate New York trailer mom who is lured into the world of illegal immigrant smuggling when she meets a Mohawk girl who lives on a reservation that straddles the U.S.-Canadian border. Broke after her husband takes off with the down payment for their new doublewide, Ray reluctantly teams up with Lila, a smuggler, and the two begin making runs across the frozen St. Lawrence River carrying illegal Chinese and Pakistani immigrants in the trunk of Ray's Dodge Spirit.

MovieGoer Review

This Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner is a compelling low-budget drama that offers fine acting opportunities to veteran Melissa Leo and newcomer Misty Upham.

Story

Set against the world of illegal immigrants regularly ... MORE