Frozen River Movie

In a freezing small town located along the border between New York and Quebec, a struggling single mother, Ray Eddy, is driven to desperation after her gambling-addicted husband takes off with the savings meant for their new home. With Christmas approaching and barely able to provide for her two sons, Ray is faced with the harsh realities of impending eviction and poverty. Her life takes a turn when she encounters Lila Littlewolf, a Mohawk woman dealing with her own series of misfortunes, including the loss of her baby to the authorities. Lila presents Ray with a risky yet lucrative opportunity to make quick money through smuggling.

Despite initial hesitations, the dire circumstances force Ray to partner with Lila, embarking on a dangerous scheme to transport illegal immigrants across the frozen St. Lawrence River in the trunk of her car. As the two women navigate the perilous ice crossing between Canada and the U.S., they form an unlikely bond, confronting not only the physical dangers of their smuggling activities but also the moral dilemmas that come with it. Their fraught journey challenges their perspectives on survival, family, and the lengths to which they are willing to go for a chance at a better life, all while evading law enforcement on both sides of the border.