US (2000): Drama
A lot happens at once to Sammy Prescott (Laura Linney), a single mom living in the Catskill town of her birth, where her parents died in a car crash when she was small. Her son Rudy (Rory Culkin), who's 8, begins imagining his unseen father as a hero; she picks up, sort of, with last year's boyfriend; she gets a new boss who imposes foolish rules; and, her wayward brother Terry arrives for a visit after months of no communication. The boyfriend proposes, the relationship with her boss takes an unexpected turn, and her brother and son bond, not always with positive consequences. When Terry asks young Rudy if he wants to meet his father, a crisis of sorts ensues, and brother and sister must re-frame their relationship. Written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan. (Amazon.com)
2 nominations
· Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role 2000: Laura Linney
· Achievement in Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) 2000: Kenneth Lonergan