

April Showers
2009-04-18 · 94 min · ★ 4.7
A look inside a tragedy through the eyes of a survivor. Based on actual events, April Showers is about picking up the pieces in the direct aftermath of school violence
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- Directors
- Andrew Robinson
- Production companies
- April Showers
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Kelly BlatzSean
Daryl SabaraJason
Janel ParrishVicki
Ellen WoglomApril
Illeana DouglasSally
Tom ArnoldMr. Blackwell
Rachel LienJessica
Bryan McClureJonathan
Brenda O'BrienHelen Mann
Nina RauschSamantha
Ben ChrystakBen
William GrennanMike
Fernanda RomeroSylvia
Mark ArnoldSean's Father
Bonnie PfrengerSean's MotherTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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