Frozen River (2008)
R 05 Sep 2008 • Crime, Drama • 1h 37m
Takes place in the days before Christmas near a little-known border crossing on the Mohawk reservation between New York State and Quebec. Here, the lure of fast money from smuggling presents a daily challenge to single moms who would otherwise be earning minimum wage. Two women - one white, one Mohawk, both single mothers faced with desperate circumstances - are drawn into the world of border smuggling across the frozen water of the St. Lawrence River. Ray and Lila - and a New York State Trooper as opponent in an evolving cat-and-mouse game.
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Language:
English, French, Chinese, Urdu, Mohawk
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. 32 wins & 39 nominations total
Country:
United States
Metacritic Score:
82
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Box Office Total:
$2,511,476