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The Life Before Her Eyes
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The Life Before Her Eyes

2008-04-02 · 90 min · ★ 6.0

Thriller · Drama · Mystery

As the 15th anniversary of a fatal high school shooting approaches, former pupil Diana McFee is haunted by memories of the tragedy. After losing her best friend Maureen in the attack, Diana has been profoundly affected by the incident - her seemingly perfect life shaped by the events of that day.

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Directors
Vadim Perelman
Production companies
2929 Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 8,000,000

Top Cast

Uma ThurmanUma ThurmanDiana
Evan Rachel WoodEvan Rachel WoodYoung Diana
Eva AmurriEva AmurriMaureen
Gabrielle BrennanGabrielle BrennanEmma McFee
Brett CullenBrett CullenPaul McFee
Oscar IsaacOscar IsaacMarcus
Jack GilpinJack GilpinMr. McClood
John MagaroJohn MagaroMichael Patrick
Nathalie PauldingAmanda (Teen)
Maggie LaceyMaggie LaceyAmanda (Adult)
Lynn CohenLynn CohenSister Beatrice
Molly PriceMolly PriceDiana's Mother
Oliver SolomonDetective
Anna MooreBlonde Student
Isabel KeatingIsabel KeatingMaureen's Mother
Adam Chanler-BeratAdam Chanler-BeratRyan
Tanner CohenTanner CohenNate Witt
Sharon WashingtonSharon WashingtonNurse
Kia JamKia JamDoctor
J.T. ArbogastMale Reporter

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