Before and After (1996)
🎬Before and After (1996)
Before and After (1996) is a compelling American crime drama directed by Barbet Schroeder, based on Rosellen Brown’s 1992 novel of the same name. The film delves deep into the emotional and moral complexities that arise when a family is confronted with a tragic and life-altering event. Starring Meryl Streep and Liam Neeson as the central characters, it explores the profound effects of a crime on a family and the difficult choices parents must make when faced with the potential loss of a loved one.
The plot centers on the Murphy family, particularly parents Carolyn (Meryl Streep) and Ben (Liam Neeson), whose seemingly perfect world is shattered when their teenage son, Jacob (Edward Furlong), is accused of the brutal murder of his girlfriend, a crime that he initially denies committing. As the investigation unfolds, the Murphy family is thrust into a nightmare as they are forced to grapple with the possibility that their son may be guilty of the crime. However, as the story progresses, it becomes clear that the situation is far more complicated than it first appears, leading Carolyn and Ben to make heartbreaking decisions about how to protect their son and confront the truth.
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