Both are aspiring writers who bond over literature and Howard's vivid imagination.

Delivers a powerhouse performance as Howard, capturing his "manic rages" and profound introversion.

In one of her first major roles, she portrays Novalyne with a "steel-magnolia" resilience that helped her land her breakout role in Jerry Maguire .

Set in 1930s Texas, the film follows Novalyne (Renée Zellweger) as she meets the eccentric and socially maladjusted Robert (Vincent D'Onofrio). Their connection is defined by: