Frozen River

Frozen River

(2008)

In the heart of a small, icy town in the frozen landscapes of northern Canada, “Frozen River” tells the compelling story of Mia Torres, a young single mother struggling to provide for her two children after her husband’s tragic death. As winter descends, so do the town’s tempers and tensions, fueled by the dwindling resources and the creeping menace of desperation among the residents.

With the town’s river becoming a lifeline for illegal smuggling routes, Mia’s life takes an unexpected turn when she stumbles upon a group of desperate refugees crossing the frozen waters seeking a better life. Torn between her moral compass and the fear of endangering her family, Mia learns that the river holds secrets that could either save or shatter her world. The stakes rise when she befriends a young refugee named Amina, whose story resonates with Mia’s own struggle for survival and belonging.

As Mia navigates this complex web of human connection and moral ambiguity, she finds herself drawn into a perilous game with local smugglers who threaten not only her family’s safety, but the lives of those they are helping. Her unyielding spirit ignites a spark of hope, leading her to strategize a daring plan to protect Amina and those like her, prompting Mia to reclaim her sense of agency against the chilling backdrop of a frozen landscape.

The series artfully weaves themes of resilience, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bonds of motherhood and community. Each episode captures the stark beauty of the winter terrain, mirroring the emotional turbulence faced by its characters. As Mia’s journey unfolds, viewers are taken on a gripping ride filled with tension, heartbreak, and eventual hope, revealing the extraordinary lengths a mother will go for the sake of her children and the unexpected connections that can arise in the darkest of times.

“Frozen River” is a poignant exploration of humanity’s capacity for kindness and courage, challenging societal perceptions of refuge and home. Through Mia’s journey, audiences will be captivated by the emotional depth and thrilling stakes, leaving them eager for each new episode in this remarkable tale of survival and redemption.

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11.

+4

Rating

MovieScout Rating 7.1

Genres

Crime,Drama

Runtime

1h 37m

Age rating

Production country

Director

Courtney Hunt

Cast

Melissa Leo
Misty Upham
Charlie McDermott
Michael O'Keefe
Mark Boone Junior
James Reilly
Jay Klaitz
John Canoe
Dylan Carusona
Michael Skye
Gargi Shinde
Rajesh Bose
Azin Jahanbakhsh
Jack Phillips
James Phillips
Madelyn Cross
Donna Jacobs
Trudy Rice

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