“Your life can change in an instant. That instant can last forever.”
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.
Uma Thurman
Diana
Evan Rachel Wood
Young Diana
Eva Amurri
Maureen
Gabrielle Brennan
Emma McFee
Brett Cullen
Paul McFee
Oscar Isaac
Marcus
Jack Gilpin
Mr. McClood
John Magaro
Michael Patrick
Nathalie Paulding
Amanda (Teen)
Maggie Lacey
Amanda (Adult)
The Life Before Her Eyes is a thriller, drama, mystery film released in 2007 exploring themes of high school, teenage girl, schoolgirl, school shooting. Directed by Vadim Perelman, it stars Uma Thurman, Evan Rachel Wood, Eva Amurri. 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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