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Frozen River

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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Cast & Crew See All

Melissa Leo
Ray Eddy
Misty Upham
Lila Littlewolf
Charlie McDermott
T.J.

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Frozen River (Clean Trailer)
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Awards

  • 2009 - Oscar - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - nominated
  • 2009 - Oscar - Best Writing, Original Screenplay - nominated
  • 2009 - COFCA Award - Best Actress - winner
  • 2009 - COFCA Award - Breakthrough Film Artist - winner

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