Frozen River

Ray Eddy, an ordinary trailer mom struggling financially after her husband abandons them, unwittingly embarks on a dangerous journey into human smuggling. Desperate for money following her husband's betrayal and the loss of their new home down payment, Ray finds herself reluctantly collaborating with Lila, a seasoned smuggler. The duo navigates the treacherous waters of the St. Lawrence River in the dead of winter, ferrying Chinese and Pakistani immigrants crammed in the trunk of Ray's car for a fee. As they continue on their risky endeavors, the two women form an unlikely bond while grappling with the moral complexities and dangers that surround them in this tense, gritty tale.