Overview
On the way to meet with an independent artist in the South, newlywed art dealer Madeleine is convinced by her husband, George, that they should stop to meet his family in North Carolina. Madeleine's affluent lifestyle clashes with the family, but she befriends George's wide-eyed and pregnant sister-in-law, Ashley, who is nearing her due date. Through the family, Madeleine gains greater insight into George's character.
Fun facts
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Awards
Won the Sundance Special Jury Prize for Acting (2005)
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Nominations
Nominated for the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress (2006)
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Box office
Made on a $1M budget
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Filming locations
Filmed in North Carolina
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Setting
Set in North Carolina
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Music
Music by Yo La Tengo
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Angus MacLachlanWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- August 3, 2005
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $1M
- Countries
- United States of America
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In the United States
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Cast
Amy AdamsAshley
Embeth DavidtzMadeleine
Ben McKenzieJohnny
Alessandro NivolaGeorge
Celia WestonPeg
Scott WilsonEugene- David KuhnAuctioneer
Alicia Van CouveringBernadette
Jerry MinorScout who stays outside
Matt BesserScout who goes in
Will OldhamBill Mooney, scout
Frank Hoyt TaylorDavid Wark
Bobby TisdaleNorman at Replacements, Ltd.- Beth BosticLucille, the neighbor
- Joanne PankowSissy, David Wark's sister
R. Keith HarrisBud, young pastor- Kevin Harlow JasperHollerin' Man
- Dan McLambHollerin' Man
- Jeffrey Dean FosterGallery Assistant
- Laura LashleyGallery Assistant
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