Caught up in the rising tide of an accident that escalates beyond anyone's control are a vacationing American couple a rebellious deaf Japanese teenager and her father, and a Mexican nanny who, without permission, takes two American children across the border. None of these strangers will ever meet; in spite of the sudden, unlikely connection between them, they will all remain isolated due to their own inability to communicate meaningfully with anyone around them. 2006 Academy Award Nominations (7) : Best Picture, Supporting Actress (Adriana Barraza), Supporting Actress (Rinko Kikuchi), Directing, Original Screenplay, Original Score, Film Editing