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Genres:
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Drama /
Mystery /
Thriller
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Release:
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Director:
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Nick Willing
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Actors:
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Jennifer Ehle,
Julian Rhind-Tutt,
Jonathan Malen,
Jamie Thomas King,
Thomas Gibson,
Bruce Murphy,
David Gibson McLean,
Ross Petty,
David Christoffel,
Jeff A. Wright,
Edward Burns,
John Kapelos,
Rachelle Lefevre,
Richard Fitzpatrick,
Karl Pruner
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Duration:
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95 min.
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Rating:
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(5.9/10)82
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Plot Summary:
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Abel Grey, (Edward Burns) a small town cop, investigates the drowning of a old egg from an snobbish faction. Fearing scandal, the denomination insists that it is suicide, but Abel has already discovered that the boy had been a sufferer of bullying and suspects otherwise. As Abel digs deeper he discovers a clique of corruption and essential confront the actuality about himself, as he is a man manipulated by the ghosts of his own past.
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Tags:
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Atmospheric and Beautiful
Full of gorgeous cinematography of Novia Scotia in winter, this film really delivers. It's slightly spooky, involving and excellently acted from leads and minor characters. An excellent evening's entertainment.
Disappointing if you know the book.
Having thought the book by Alice Hoffman was a good read, I looked forward to watching this film. Unfortunately although an attempt was made to capture the atmosphere of the book, Edward Burns lacked the charisma required for the central character. His relationship with the teacher was unconvincing, and too quickly dealt with.
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