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.
- Metascore82
- 2008
- 1 Hr 37 Mins
- Suspense, Drama
- R
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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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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