directed by: Courtney Hunt, year: 2008
actors: Melissa Leo, Misty Upham, Charlie McDermott

Frozen River is a gripping drama that follows the story of two women from different backgrounds who form an unlikely partnership to smuggle illegal immigrants across the frozen St. Lawrence River that divides the United States and Canada. As they navigate the dangerous and morally complex world of human trafficking, their bond is tested and they must confront their own personal struggles and sacrifices.

Poverty, Motherhood, Smuggling, Moral Dilemma, Survival