Directed by:
Rebecca MillerScreenplay:
Rebecca MillerCinematography:
Ellen KurasComposer:
Michael RohatynCast:
Kyra Sedgwick, Parker Posey, Fairuza Balk, John Ventimiglia, Ron Leibman, Wallace Shawn, David Warshofsky, Leo Fitzpatrick, Tim Guinee, Patti D'Arbanville (more)VOD (1)
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Based on Rebecca Miller's book of short stories.Delia (Kyra Sedgwick) is a young mother stuck in an abusive relationship with her husband of twelve years. One night after he brutally beats her, Delia finally attempts to reclaim some of the power she's completely lost. Greta (Parker Posey) is a cookbook editor at a crossroads in life, "rotten with ambition" and semi-struggling with issues of fidelity to her kind but unexciting husband. And Paula (Fairuza Balk) is thrust into crisis after having a near-death experience. Driving to her mother's house in upstate New York, she picks up a hitchhiker, a badly beaten young boy who helps her discover a new sense of spirit.As each story unfolds, each woman finds herself forced to make a decision... a decision that will change her life forever. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2003 - Alexis Alexanian, Gary Winick, Lemore Syvan, Rebecca Miller (John Cassavetes Award)
- 2003 - Parker Posey (Best Female Lead)
- 2003 - Ellen Kuras (Best Cinematography)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2002 - Parker Posey (Best Supporting Actress)
Sundance Film Festival
- 2002 - Rebecca Miller (U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic)
- 2002 - Ellen Kuras (Cinematography Award: U. S. Dramatic)