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DramaPlot:
Takes place in the days before Christmas near a little-known border crossing on the Mohawk reservation between New York State and Quebec... more | add synopsisAwards:
1 win moreNewsDesk:
(2 articles)
Brolin: 'Fight Never Happened' (From WENN. 24 July 2008, 12:01 AM, PDT)
Josh Brolin Refers to His 'Bad Predicament' (From PEOPLE.com. 22 July 2008, 11:20 PM, PDT)
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Deserves a release! moreCast
(Credited cast) | Melissa Leo | ... | Ray Eddy |
 | Misty Upham | ... | Lila |
 | Michael O'Keefe | ... | Trooper Finnerty |
| Mark Boone Junior | ... | Jacques Bruno |
 | Charlie McDermott | ... | T.J. |
 | James Reilly | ... | Ricky |
 | Dylan Carusona | ... | Jimmy |
 | Jay Klaitz | ... | Guy Versailles |
| Michael Sky | ... | Billy Three Rivers |
 | John Canoe | ... | Bernie Littlewolf |
 | Nancy Wu | ... | Chen Li - Chinese Girl |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Pun Bandhu | ... | Chinese Man #1 |
 | Rajesh Bose | ... | Pakistani Father |
 | Joey Chanlin | ... | Chinese Trafficker |
| Thahnhahténhtha Gilbert | ... | Little Jake |
| Adam Lukens | ... | Mitch |
 | Betty Ouyang | ... | Li Wei - Chinese Girl |
| Craig Shilowich | ... | Matt |
 | Gargi Shinde | ... | Pakistani Mother |
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Rated R for some language.Parents Guide:
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97 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
USA:RMOVIEmeter: 
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A well made, if not exactly ground-breaking, entry in the Sundance festival that justly was picked up for distribution although who knows if it will actually make it to the cinemas. The plot concerns a woman trapped by poverty and engaged in people-smuggling in rural upstate New York. I was particularly impressed by actress Melissa Leo in what must be her first central role, which showed a convincing subtlety and range. As a first feature from director Courtney Hunt I thought it showed promise and insight - especially into the reasons people do the bad things they do to survive poverty, and in its neutral but enquiring portrayal of the characters involved in something like human smuggling. Some beautiful photography and memorable performances.