Down to the Bone 2004

Overview

Down to the Bone is a 2004 American independent drama film directed by Debra Granik and written by Granik and Richard Lieske. The film stars Vera Farmiga, Hugh Dillon, and Clint Jordan. The story centers on a woman stuck in a stale marriage who struggles to raise her children and manage her secret drug habit. However, when winter comes to her small town, her balancing act begins to come crashing down. Vera Farmiga portrays the drug addicted Irene, a role for which she received a Best Actress Award from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association. The film features strong performances from Vera Farmiga and Hugh Dillon that keep things from becoming overdramatic. Down to the Bone runs for one hour and forty-four minutes and has a rating of R. It spans the genres of drama and romance, and the theatrical release date in the United States was January 14, 2004.