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Frozen River (2008)

R · 2008-03-26 · 1h 37m · EN
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Desperation Knows No Borders

Ray Eddy, an upstate New York trailer mom, is lured into the world of illegal immigrant smuggling. 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.

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Courtney HuntDirector
Budget
$1M
Box office
$5.5M

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Melissa LeoMelissa LeoRay EddyMisty UphamMisty UphamLila LittlewolfCharlie McDermottCharlie McDermottTJJohn CanoeJohn CanoeBernie LittlewolfJay KlaitzJay KlaitzGuy VersaillesDylan CarusonaDylan CarusonaJimmyJames ReillyJames ReillyRickyMichael O'KeefeMichael O'KeefeTrooper FinnertyMark Boone JuniorMark Boone JuniorJacques BrunoBetty OuyangBetty OuyangChinese woman

Keywords

Human traffickingNative american reservationWoman directorSnowIllegal immigrationTrailer parkUpstate new yorkNew york stateUndocumented immigrantBorder crossingCanadian border

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityHuman Trafficking · Native American Reservation · Woman DirectorDialogue densityDramaDirector preference132729Actor preference22522 · 74771 · 78322Country preferenceUs

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Frequently asked questions about Frozen River

What is Frozen River about?

Ray Eddy, an upstate New York trailer mom, is lured into the world of illegal immigrant smuggling. 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.

How long is Frozen River?

Frozen River has a runtime of 97 minutes.