A murder trial has upset the quiet community of San Piedro, and now this tranquil village has become the center of controversy. For Ishmael Chambers, a local reporter, the trial strikes a deep, emotional chord when he finds out that his ex-lover is linked to the case. When Ishmael investigates the killing, he uncovers some startling clues that lead him to a shocking discovery. Staring Ethan Hawke as Chambers, the film is based on the novel by David Guterson.
Crew / Cast
Cast: Ethan Hawke, James Cromwell, Richard Jenkins, Max von Sydow, Youki Kudoh, James Rebhorn, Sam Shepard, Max von Sydow
Director: Scott Hicks
Writers: Ronald Bass, Scott Hicks, David Guterson (novel)
Producers: Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Ronald Bass, Harry J. Ufland
