Cold Mountain is a 2003 epic period war drama based on the bestselling 1997 novel. It follows the story of a wounded Confederate soldier, W.P. Inman, as he deserts his unit and embarks on a treacherous journey to reunite with his wife, Ada, during the American Civil War. The film stars Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, and Renée Zellweger, and received critical acclaim and commercial success.