USA,
1992, 134 min
Directed by:
John SaylesScreenplay:
John SaylesCinematography:
Roger DeakinsComposer:
Mason DaringCast:
Mary McDonnell, Michael Mantell, Alfre Woodard, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Lenore Banks, David Strathairn, Leo Burmester, Angela Bassett, Sheila Kelley, Nora Dunn (more)Plots(1)
After becoming a paraplegic in an accident, a soap opera star returns to her home in Louisiana. The story focuses on the relationship between the actress and her nurse. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1993 - Mary McDonnell (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 1993 - John Sayles (Best Original Screenplay)
Independent Spirit Awards
- 1993 - Alfre Woodard (Best Supporting Female)
- 1993 - David Strathairn (Best Supporting Male)
Golden Globes
- 1993 - Mary McDonnell (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1993 - Alfre Woodard (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 1992 - Alfre Woodard (Best Actress)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1992 - Alfre Woodard (Best Supporting Actress)