Overview

In this classic story of love and devotion set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, a wounded Confederate soldier named W.P. Inman deserts his unit and travels across the South, aiming to return to his young wife, Ada, who he left behind to tend their farm. As Inman makes his perilous journey home, Ada struggles to keep their home intact with the assistance of Ruby, a mysterious drifter sent to help her by a kindly neighbor.

Fun facts

Awards
Won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress (2004) and the National Board of Review for Top Ten Films
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Nominations
4 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Film Editing (2004)
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Box office
Grossed $173M worldwide, about 2.2 times its $79M budget
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Based on
Based on Cold Mountain
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Filming locations
Filmed in South Carolina, North Carolina, Romania and Southern Carpathians
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Setting
Set in North Carolina
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Music
Music by Gabriel Yared
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Cinematography
Cinematography by John Seale
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