USA,
2001, 130 min
Directed by:
Todd FieldScreenplay:
Robert FestingerCinematography:
Antonio CalvacheComposer:
Thomas NewmanCast:
Sissy Spacek, Tom Wilkinson, Nick Stahl, Marisa Tomei, William Mapother, William Wise, Celia Weston, Karen Allen, Kevin Chapman, Veronica Cartwright (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
When young Frank Fowler (Nick Stahl) becomes romantically involved with an older single mother (Tomei), his parents (Spacek and Wilkinson) are concerned. But when the relationship takes a sudden and tragic turn, the Fowlers are forced to confront the harsh reality of their situation and the inescapable consequences of their actions. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2002 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 2002 - Tom Wilkinson (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 2002 - Sissy Spacek (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 2002 - Marisa Tomei (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 2002 - Todd Field (Best Adapted Screenplay)
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2002 - Todd Field (Best First Feature)
- 2002 - Tom Wilkinson (Best Male Lead)
- 2002 - Sissy Spacek (Best Female Lead)
- 2002 - Robert Festinger, Todd Field (Best Screenplay)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2002 - Tom Wilkinson (Best Leading Actor)
- 2002 - Sissy Spacek (Best Leading Actress)
Golden Globes
- 2002 - Sissy Spacek (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 2002 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 2002 - Marisa Tomei (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2002 - Sissy Spacek (Best Actress)
- 2002 - Best Picture
- 2002 - Marisa Tomei (Best Supporting Actress)
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2001 - Sissy Spacek (Best Actress)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 2001 - Best Film
- 2001 - Sissy Spacek (Best Actress)
- 2001 - Tom Wilkinson (Best Actor)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2001 - Tom Wilkinson (Best Actor)
- 2001 - Sissy Spacek (Best Actress)
- 2001 - Todd Field (Best First Film)
- 2001 - Best Film
- 2001 - Todd Field (Best Director)
Sundance Film Festival
- 2001 - Sissy Spacek, Tom Wilkinson (U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Acting)
- 2001 - Todd Field (U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic)