The Sweet Hereafter

Based On the book by Russell Banks

The Sweet Hereafter is a 1997 Canadian drama film written and directed by Atom Egoyan, adapted from the 1991 novel by Russell Banks. It tells the story of a school bus accident in a small town that kills 14 children. Survivors and grieving parents file a class-action lawsuit. This proves divisive in the community and becomes tied with personal and family issues.

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Release date:

1997

Director:

Atom Egoyan

Cast:

Ian Holm, Sarah Polley, Bruce Greenwood, Alberta Watson, Marc Donato

Genre:

Drama

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Year page:

1997 in adaptations