
The Sweet Hereafter
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In this poignant drama directed by Atom Egoyan, a small Canadian town is shattered by a tragic school bus accident that claims the lives of several children. The narrative unfolds through a series of flashbacks and perspectives, as a lawyer, played by Ian Holm, arrives to persuade the grieving parents to file a class-action lawsuit. The film explores themes of loss, guilt, and the search for meaning in the aftermath of tragedy. Notably, it won the Grand Prix at the 1997 Cannes Film Festival and received two Academy Award nominations. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:1h 52min
Views:1404
Release:1997
Release Date:1997-09-25
Director:Atom Egoyan
Actors:Alberta Watson, Arsinée Khanjian, Caerthan Banks, Gabrielle Rose, Ian Holm, Kirsten Kieferle, Maury Chaykin, Sarah Polley, Stephanie Morgenstern, Tom McCamus
Country:Canada
Awards:Nominated for 2 Oscars, 34 wins & 56 nominations total
Budget:$5,000,000
Worldwide Gross:$3,263,585
TMDB:6.9
Rotten Tomatoes:98%
FilmAffinity:7.2
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