won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Inspiration
The film was both a critical and commercial success, grossing over $173 million and receiving seven Academy Award nominations. It is widely remembered for its atmospheric cinematography and its portrayal of the internal and external scars left by the American Civil War. Cold Mountain (2003) Regreso a Cold Mountain
Based on the real-life service of William P. Inman of the 25th North Carolina Infantry. won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
After surviving the horrific Battle of the Crater in Petersburg , a wounded soldier named Inman (played by Jude Law ) decides to desert the Confederate army. Driven by his love for Ada, he embarks on a dangerous trek back to his home in Cold Mountain , North Carolina, encountering both allies and enemies along the way. Cold Mountain (2003) Based on the real-life service
Back home, Ada Monroe (played by Nicole Kidman ), a refined woman unaccustomed to physical labor, struggles to maintain her family farm after her father's death. Her survival is made possible through the help of Ruby Thewes (played by Renée Zellweger ), a tough, practical drifter who teaches her how to manage the land. Key Production Facts Director Anthony Minghella Main Cast Jude Law , Nicole Kidman , Renée Zellweger Release Date December 25, 2003 Major Awards