During the American Civil War, the continuous battles and the continuous defeat of the Southern Army made the soldier Inman (Jude Law) disheartened. In order to see his lover Ada (Nicole Kidman) again, he left the army and embarked on a long journey home. In his hometown, the remote town of Cold Mountain, Ada also suffered from the torture of life and the pain of waiting. The death of his father and the departure of the slaves made it difficult for Ada, who had been pampered, to live a life of luxury. With the help of the mountain girl Ruby Thewes (Renée Zellweger), Ada gradually learned to fight against the rough and sharp life around her, looking forward to Inman's return. Crossing the continuous war, Cold Mountain is the only connection between them. Here, even if all the old beliefs and paradises have been shattered, you can still heal your wounds and relieve your pain.