The Sweet Hereafter

Year: 1997

Country: Canada

Tagline: Sometimes courage comes from the most surprising places.  »

Plot: A small community is torn apart by a tragic accident which kills most of the town's children. A lawyer visits the victims' parents in order to profit from the tragedy by stirring up the their anger and launching a class action suit against anyone they can blame. The community is paralyzed by its anger and cannot let go. All but one young girl, left in a wheelchair after the accident, who finds the courage to lead the way toward healing.The film centers on Mitchell Stephens is a lawyer comes to town after the car accident. He promises a retribution for the community. Unfortunately, he uncovers the dark side of secrets so he attempts to protect his happy family.

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