Despite the hardship, Another Round continued production in memory of Ida and received the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film. During his acceptance speech, Thomas dedicated the award to his late daughter, remembering her fondly and noting how passionate she had been about the project before her passing.

“Two months before we shot this movie and two months before she died, she was in Africa,” he said to the audience  after taking the stage. “She sent me a letter. And she’d just read the script, and she was glowing with excitement. She loved this and felt seen by this. She was supposed to be in this. If anyone dares to believe that she’s with us somehow, you’ll be able to see her, clapping and cheering with us.”

Thomas was battling tears as he gave his speech, noting how the driver who crashed into his daughter was looking at their cell phone while driving.

“We ended up making this movie for her, as her monument. So, Ida, this is a miracle that just happened, and you’re a part of this miracle. Maybe you’ve been pulling some strings somewhere, I don’t know, but this one is for you.”

Another Round was also nominated for an Oscar for Best Director.