Summaries

Two parents deal with the effects when their son is accused of murdering his girlfriend.

When teenage son Jacob is being accused of murdering his girlfriend, the well-respected and close-knit Ryan family is in turmoil. Jacob flees, father Ben destroys possible evidence, the village community turns hostile and mother Carolyn is forced to temporarily close her doctor's practice. Then Jacob gets arrested and soon finds himself and his family entangled in a web of truth, trust and lies, all on his way to court.—Swie Tio <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • lie
  • based on novel
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • murder investigation
  • suspect
Genres
  • Mystery
  • Crime
  • Drama
Release date Feb 22, 1996
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG-13
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Lee, Massachusetts, USA
Production companies Caravan Pictures Hollywood Pictures

Box office

Budget $35000000
Gross US & Canada $8797839
Opening weekend US & Canada $4023815
Gross worldwide $8797839

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 48m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

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