At the dawn of the civil war, the men of Cold Mountain, North Carolina, rush to join the confederate army. Ada (Kidman) has vowed to wait for Inman (Law), but as the war drags on and letters go unanswered, she must find the will to survive. At war’s end, hearts will be dashed, dreams fulfilled and the strength of human spirit tested…but not broken.
This Civil War saga addresses romance, friendship, and the ravages of war–both in the field and on the home front. Captures the horrors of war for both those fighting it, and for those left behind. This is a tale of hope, longing, redemption, second chances, and faith. Directed by Academy Award winner Anthony Minghella (The English Patient).
Starring Jude Law, Nicole Kidman and Renée Zellweger.
Note: Willow and Thatch finds it quite difficult to watch violence, but here, in Cold Mountain it is contextualized and though the brutality of war is clearly depicted, the film is mostly a sweeping romance, and is also peppered with lightheartedness. Cold Mountain is absorbing and tender, well acted and beautifully filmed. The story is a hard one, but meaningful.