Plot Summary - Tense drama about a woman (Melissa Leo) who is struggling to make ends meet after her gambling addicted hubby takes the money and runs, leaving her alone to care for her two sons and come up with the payment for their desired double-wide trailer home. She's unable to earn enough at her part-time job at Yankee Dollar, but when she meets a gal on the nearby Mohawk reservation who makes money running illegal immigrants over the local border from Canada into the United States, she joins her for a split of the money. The two women must drive across a frozen river, then drive back with the immigrants in the car trunk. Seedy characters and troubles soon get into the mix as the danger of getting caught seems only a matter of time.
Review - This is a very good film, Melissa Leo gives a powerful, compelling performance (Oscar nominated) that keeps you interested. Nicely done on-location photography and lots of facial close-ups helps hold up the tension. Rating - 9/10 stars
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