The Sweet Hereafter (1997)
R 21 Nov 1997 • Drama • 1h 52m
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 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.
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Language:
English
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. 34 wins & 56 nominations total
Country:
Canada
Metacritic Score:
91
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Box Office Total:
$3,263,585