US (2007): Crime/Drama/Mystery/Thriller
On his first weekend back after serving in Iraq, Mike Deerfield (Jonathan Tucker) goes missing and is reported AWOL. When Hank Deerfield (Tommy Lee Jones), a former military MP, and his wife Joan (Susan Sarandon) get the phone call with the disturbing news, Hank sets out to search for their son. Emily Sanders (Charlize Theron), a New Mexico police detective in the jurisdiction where Mike was last seen, reluctantly helps him in his search.
As the evidence grows, her missing person's case begins to look more and more like foul play, and soon Sanders finds herself in a fight with the military brass as she and Hank struggle to keep control of the investigation.
But when the truth about Mike's time in Iraq finally begins to emerge, Hank's entire world is challenged and he's forced to reevaluate long-held beliefs to solve the mystery behind his son's disappearance.
Story by Mark Boal and Paul Haggis; written for the screen and directed by Paul Haggis; produced by Laurence Becsey, Darlene Caamano, Paul Haggis, Steve Samuels & Patrick Wachsberger. (Nala Films / Warner Independent Pictures - Web site)
1 nomination
· Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role 2007: Tommy Lee Jones