'R Xmas (2001)

As the chill of winter sweeps New York City, an affluent Latin American couple, seemingly epitomizing the essence of the American dream, finds themselves in the eye of a storm just days before Christmas. By daylight, they navigate the bustling city in their swanky BMW, attending their daughter's school play at an elite private institution, and indulging in the festive ritual of Christmas shopping. Their extravagant Manhattan apartment is a testament to their luxurious lifestyle, a stark contrast to the gritty reality of their nocturnal existence. When dusk descends, they retreat to a modest apartment nestled in the heart of a treacherous neighborhood. It is here that they meticulously prepare their illicit cargo - heroin for street distribution. Despite the wife's lingering ethical reservations, the allure of the lucrative drug trade remains irresistible to them both. However, their precarious balancing act of family life and criminal enterprise teeters on the edge when they suspect a low-level dealer in their network might be feeding information to the police. The stakes take a terrifying leap on Christmas Eve when the husband is abruptly kidnapped during a shopping trip. With a colossal ransom demanded for his safe return, the wife is launched into a desperate race against time, struggling to amass the funds even as the glittering lights of the festive season cast long, ominous shadows over the city.

'R Xmas is a crime movie featuring Drea de Matteo.

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