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.
