A desperate car salesman hires two criminals to kidnap his wife for ransom, triggering a chain of violence in snowy Minnesota. Police chief Marge Gunderson investigates, uncovering greed, murder, and moral failure. The film blends crime, dark comedy, and thriller elements, exploring morality, human folly, and the consequences of unethical choices, highlighting ordinary people’s confrontation with extraordinary crime.
2026 marks the 30th Anniversary of the film.