The Sweet Hereafter

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IMDb Votes: 37,131Open on IMDb

Rated: R

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.

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Runtime: 112 min

Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 34 wins & 56 nominations total

Box Office: $3,263,585