2008
Desperate to pay for her new mobile home after her husband disappears with their savings, Ray Eddy reluctantly joins Lila Littlewolf in a dangerous operation smuggling undocumented immigrants across the frozen St. Lawrence River. Their perilous partnership escalates when they accidentally leave a baby on the ice during a drop-off, forcing them to risk everything to retrieve the infant and return it to its parents. After successfully returning the baby and narrowly escaping a state trooper, Ray is warned about Lila's activities, prompting a difficult decision to protect her partner and ensure her son's future. Ray ultimately sacrifices her own freedom by confessing to the smuggling, allowing Lila to reclaim her son and start anew, while Ray calls her son from jail to explain her actions as her family remains in their new home.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Frozen River follows a struggling single mother, Ray, who turns to smuggling across a frozen river to pay her bills.
Open full beat sheetRay Eddy is listed as Protagonist. 38, worn, long red ponytail, mother of two, struggling financially. In the parsed data, Ray Eddy is connected to 64 scenes, 173 dialogue lines, 174 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
64 scenes / 173 dialogue linesLila Littlewolf is listed as Smuggler. 20, Mohawk, long black hair, struggling to regain custody of her son. In the parsed data, Lila Littlewolf is connected to 50 scenes, 108 dialogue lines, 108 text mentions, first appearing around scene 30.
50 scenes / 108 dialogue linesT.J. Eddy is listed as Ray's son. 15, lanky, cynical, protective of his brother. In the parsed data, T.J. Eddy is connected to 23 scenes, 53 dialogue lines, 53 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
23 scenes / 53 dialogue linesRicky Eddy is listed as Ray's son. 5, toe-headed, innocent. In the parsed data, Ricky Eddy is connected to 18 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 51.
18 scenes / 8 dialogue linesTrooper Mike Napoli is listed as State Trooper. Mid 40s, olive-skinned, observant. In the parsed data, Trooper Mike Napoli is connected to 14 scenes, 28 dialogue lines, 28 text mentions, first appearing around scene 46.
14 scenes / 28 dialogue linesBernie Littlewolf is listed as Sub-Chief. 35, burly, well-dressed Mohawk man. In the parsed data, Bernie Littlewolf is connected to 7 scenes, 34 dialogue lines, 34 text mentions, first appearing around scene 44.
7 scenes / 34 dialogue linesGuy Versailles is listed as Mobile home dealer. Pot-bellied, wears green velour running suit. In the parsed data, Guy Versailles is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 3.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesJimmy is listed as Garage owner. 33, stocky Mohawk, deals in illicit transport. In the parsed data, Jimmy is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 9.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesGrand Chief Rosalie is listed as Tribal leader. Tall, middle-aged Mohawk woman. In the parsed data, Grand Chief Rosalie is connected to 2 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 47.
2 scenes / 6 dialogue linesTroy Eddy, Sr. is listed as Ray's husband. 40, gambler, long shaggy hair, absent. In the parsed data, Troy Eddy, Sr. is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 96.
1 scenes / 1 dialogue linesRay and T.J. discuss the missing money and the husband's departure while waiting for the mobile home delivery.
Ray Eddy, T.J. EddyRay prepares for the day while Ricky asks about his father.
Ray Eddy, Ricky EddyGuy Versailles arrives with the mobile home but refuses to leave it without payment.
Ray Eddy, T.J. Eddy, Ricky Eddy, Guy VersaillesRay sends the kids to school and prepares to go to work.
Ray Eddy, T.J. Eddy, Ricky EddyRay asks her boss for a full-time position and is rejected.
Ray EddyRay stops for gas and asks about her husband's car.
Ray EddyRay spots her husband's car and chases it.
Ray Eddy, Lila LittlewolfRay confronts Lila at her camper and demands her car back.
Ray Eddy, Lila LittlewolfRay and Lila arrive at Jimmy's garage to sell the car with human cargo.
Ray Eddy, Lila Littlewolf, JimmyRay and Lila drive through the woods toward Route 37.
Ray Eddy, Lila LittlewolfRay and Lila pass the reservation sign while discussing the risk of troopers.
Ray Eddy, Lila LittlewolfA state trooper vehicle is parked near the reservation line.
Trooper Mike NapoliRay arrives at the motel to meet the dealer.
Ray EddyRay and Lila complete the smuggling transaction with the dealer.
Ray Eddy, Lila Littlewolf, Guy VersaillesLila attempts to steal Ray's car, leading to a violent struggle.
Ray Eddy, Lila LittlewolfRay returns home and argues with T.J. about money and the car.
Ray Eddy, T.J. Eddy, Ricky EddyLila tries to buy a car from Mike, but he refuses due to Bernie.
Lila LittlewolfRay wakes up and talks to Ricky about their future.
Ray Eddy, Ricky EddyRay and T.J. argue about money and jobs.
Ray Eddy, T.J. Eddy, Ricky EddyRay confronts Lila at her camper to get her share of the money.
Ray Eddy, Lila LittlewolfRay and Lila agree to work together again.
Ray Eddy, Lila LittlewolfRay and Lila drive across the river and share personal stories.
Ray Eddy, Lila LittlewolfRay and Lila meet Jimmy to get details on the next job.
Ray Eddy, Lila Littlewolf, JimmyLila explains the next pickup location to Ray.
Ray Eddy, Lila LittlewolfRay and Lila pick up two Chinese men from Jacques Bruno.
Ray Eddy, Lila LittlewolfBernie wakes Lila up to tell her about a job opportunity at the Tribal Council.
Lila Littlewolf, Bernie LittlewolfRay and Lila discuss the smuggling business.
Ray Eddy, Lila LittlewolfBernie drives Lila to the Tribal Council while questioning her about her recent firing and the car she bought.
Lila Littlewolf, Bernie LittlewolfT.J. makes a scam phone call to get money.
T.J. Eddy, Ricky EddyRay works at the store, dealing with a declined credit card and a visit from Trooper Napoli.
Ray Eddy, Trooper Mike NapoliRay and Lila leave the reservation.
Ray Eddy, Lila LittlewolfLila attempts to work at the Tribal Council but struggles with her vision and leaves.
Lila Littlewolf, Grand Chief RosalieTrooper Napoli watches the Acclaim pass.
Trooper Mike NapoliRay and Lila meet to discuss getting windshield fluid and Christmas plans.
Ray Eddy, Lila LittlewolfRay and Lila discuss the troopers and smuggling history.
Ray Eddy, Lila LittlewolfLila spots her mother-in-law and Grand Chief Rosalie at the restaurant.
Lila LittlewolfRay and Lila complete another transaction.
Ray Eddy, Lila Littlewolf, Guy VersaillesRay and Lila drive across the frozen river while discussing Christmas and Mohawk traditions.
Ray Eddy, Lila LittlewolfRay and Lila finish the drop-off.
Ray Eddy, Lila LittlewolfT.J. and Ricky assemble an artificial Christmas tree.
T.J. Eddy, Ricky EddyRay and Lila part ways.
Ray Eddy, Lila LittlewolfRay and Lila pick up two Pakistani passengers for transport.
Ray Eddy, Lila Littlewolf, JimmyT.J. deals with the Rentaworld men.
T.J. EddyRay and Lila prepare to leave with the passengers.
Ray Eddy, Lila LittlewolfT.J. waits for Ray.
T.J. Eddy, Ricky EddyRay and Lila drive across the river in a storm.
Ray Eddy, Lila LittlewolfRay arrives just in time to pay the Rentaworld men.
Ray Eddy, T.J. Eddy, Ricky EddyRay and Lila stop to fix the windshield fluid; Ray discards the duffel bag.
Ray Eddy, Lila LittlewolfLila leaves money for her son.
Lila LittlewolfT.J. prepares dinner and talks to a friend on the phone about getting the Hot Wheels set.
T.J. Eddy, Ricky EddyRay tucks Ricky in.
Ray Eddy, Ricky EddyRay and Lila arrive at the motel to drop off the passengers.
Ray Eddy, Lila LittlewolfRay and T.J. discuss their future and Troy.
Ray Eddy, T.J. EddyThe passengers realize the bag is missing and become hysterical.
Ray Eddy, Lila LittlewolfRay records a message for Troy and finds his scratch cards.
Ray EddyRay and Lila realize the baby was in the bag and decide to go back.
Ray Eddy, Lila LittlewolfBernie arrives to offer Lila a job.
Lila Littlewolf, Bernie LittlewolfTrooper Napoli watches the Acclaim pass.
Trooper Mike NapoliLila wakes up to Bernie's persistence.
Lila Littlewolf, Bernie LittlewolfT.J. receives a car horn and goes outside.
T.J. EddyLila leaves with Bernie.
Lila Littlewolf, Bernie LittlewolfT.J. gets the Hot Wheels set and puts out a small fire under the trailer.
T.J. EddyT.J. covers Ricky and opens windows to clear smoke.
T.J. Eddy, Ricky EddyRay and Lila return to the river to find the baby.
Ray Eddy, Lila LittlewolfRay and Lila search for the bag.
Ray Eddy, Lila LittlewolfT.J. calls Ray's phone.
T.J. EddyRay and Lila find the baby.
Ray Eddy, Lila LittlewolfRay attempts to resuscitate the baby.
Ray Eddy, Lila LittlewolfT.J. hides the smell of smoke.
T.J. EddyTrooper Napoli follows the Acclaim.
Ray Eddy, Lila Littlewolf, Trooper Mike NapoliRay and Lila are pulled over by Trooper Napoli.
Ray Eddy, Lila Littlewolf, Trooper Mike NapoliTrooper Napoli pulls over the Acclaim.
Ray Eddy, Lila Littlewolf, Trooper Mike NapoliTrooper Napoli questions Ray.
Ray Eddy, Lila Littlewolf, Trooper Mike NapoliTrooper Napoli inspects the car.
Ray Eddy, Lila Littlewolf, Trooper Mike NapoliRay and Lila drive away after the stop.
Ray Eddy, Lila LittlewolfT.J. puts the Hot Wheels set under the tree.
T.J. Eddy, Ricky EddyRay and Lila return to the motel.
Ray Eddy, Lila LittlewolfRay and Lila return the baby to the parents.
Ray Eddy, Lila LittlewolfRay and Lila drive away.
Ray Eddy, Lila LittlewolfRay and Lila split the money.
Ray Eddy, Lila LittlewolfRay, are you gonna pick up or not? I need you to send me some money so I can get home. I'm stuck here. I could already be back at work by now. Please Ray, I'm at the YMCA in Tampa. I love you. I miss you. Please call me here. Seriously. And tell the boys-
Look, I don't have time for that. I can't get deep about every little thing. I just have to keep on going. I only need one more run to have enough for my double.
-Hi Mitch. It's T.J. No, T.J. from school. Yeah, man. Right. Uh, I was wondering if you still needed those numbers we were talking about `cause I got one.
I don't think you have much to worry about judging from the look of them, probably brought here to work in the sex trade.
Well, she should have. I can't see to count the money. I told you that. I come up short half the time.
Well, she should have. I can't see to count the money. I told you that. I come up short half the time.
To get to work. So I don't have to walk in the breakdown lane. Last week I almost got hit by the plow.
To get to work. So I don't have to walk in the breakdown lane. Last week I almost got hit by the plow.
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