Chicago Film Critics Association Awards -1999
Nominee, Best Actress: Ally Sheedy

Chlotrudis Awards – 1999
Nominee, Best Movie
Nominee, Best Actress: Ally Sheedy
Nominee, Best Director: Lisa Cholodenko
Nominee, Best Supporting Actress: Patricia Clarkson

Deauville Film Festival – 1998
Winner, Jury Special Prize: Lisa Cholodenko
Nominee, Grand Special Prize: Lisa Cholodenko

Fantasporto – 1999
Winner, Directors’ Week Award, Special Mention: Lisa Cholodenko

GLAAD Media Awards – 1999
Winner, Outstanding Film – Limited Release

Gotham Awards – 1998
Nominee, Open Palm Award: Lisa Cholodenko

Independent Spirit Awards – 1999
Winner, Best Female Lead: Ally Sheedy
Nominee, Best Cinematography: Tami Reiker
Nominee, Best First Feature: Lisa Cholodenko (director), Dolly Hall (producer), Jeffrey Levy-Hinte (producer), Susan A. Stover (producer)
Nominee, Best First Screenplay: Lisa Cholodenko
Nominee, Best Supporting Female: Patricia Clarkson

Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards – 1998
Winner, Best Actress: Ally Sheedy

National Society of Film Critics Awards, USA – 1999
Winner, Best Actress: Ally Sheedy

Stockholm Film Festival – 1998
Nominee, Bronze Horse Award: Lisa Cholodenko

Sundance Film Festival – 1998
Winner, Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award: Lisa Cholodenko
Nominee, Grand Jury Prize – Dramatic: Lisa Cholodenko

Valladolid International Film Festival – 1998
Nominee, Golden Spike Award: Lisa Cholodenko