Following a tragic schoolbus accident, high-profile lawyer Mitchell Stephens (Ian Holm, 'The Fifth Element', 'The Madness of King George') descends upon a small town. With promises of retribution and a class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of the grieving community, Stephens begins his investigation into the details of the crash. But beneath the town's calm, he uncovers a tangled web of lies, deceit and forbidden desires that mirrors his own troubled personal life. Gradually, we learn that Stephens has his own agenda, and that everyone has secrets to keep.
Synopsis: Brooding, restrained, formally complex drama details the emotional aftermath of a small-town school-bus accident. Devastating evocation of loss and difficult parent-child relationships should engross fans of emotionally wrenching art-house drama.
Released:
Tue, 05/26/1998
Format Aspect Ratio:
2.35-Super Wide Screen
Resolution:
480x720 LowRez
Audio Format:
Dolby Digital
Actors:
Ian Holm - Mitchell Stephens
Actors:
Maury Chaykin - Wendell Walker
Actors:
Gabrielle Rose - Dolores Driscoll
Actors:
Peter Donaldson - Schwartz
Actors:
Bruce Greenwood - Billy Ansel
Actors:
David Hemblen - Abbott Driscoll
Actors:
Brooke Johnson - Mary Burnell
Actors:
Arsinee Khanjian - Wanda Otto
Actors:
Tom McCamus - Sam Burnell
Actors:
Stephanie Morgenstern - Allison
Actors:
Earl Pastko - Hartley Otto
Actors:
Sarah Polley - nicole burnell
Actors:
Alberta Watson - Risa Walker
Actors:
Caerthan Banks - Zoe Stephens
Actors:
Kirsten Kieferle - Stewardess
Actors:
Simon Baker - Bear Otto
Actors:
Sarah Rosen Fruitman - Jessica Ansel
Actors:
Marc Donato - Mason Ansel
Actors:
Devon Finn - Sean Walker
Actors:
Fides Krucker - Klara Stephens
Actors:
Magdalena Sokoloski - Young Zoe
Actors:
James D. Watts - Young Mitchell
Actors:
Allegra Denton - Jenny
Actors:
Russell Banks - Dr. Robeson
