The Sweet Hereafter
This controversial, spellbinding offering focuses on a school bus accident in the Canadian wilderness killing 14 children. A tormented attorney (Ian Holm) tries to heal the community and himself by seeking a culprit. Winner of Critics and Jury prize at Cannes. Based on the novel by Russell Banks, who also has a brief cameo role as the doctor in the hospital.
Year: 1997
Genre: Art House Cinema, Drama, Film Festivals 1997, Nick's Favourites, Ed's Favourites, Based on..., Best of the 1990s, Movies (1001 You Must See Before You Die)
Country: Canada
Director: Atom Egoyan
Starring: Ian Holm, Sarah Polley, Bruce Greenwood, Alberta Watson
Duration: 112 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains anti-social behaviour
7.6/10
Location in store: Art House Cinema
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