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The Life Before This

2000, Movie, R, 92 mins

LIFE BEFORE THIS, THE
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When a casino heist goes awry, the squabbling bandits burst into a cafe and open fire. Caught in the crossfire are several patrons, including Sheena (Catherine O'Hara), who's reluctant to rejoin the dating pool; Jake (Joe Pantoliano), who's facing disgrace at his law firm; and Jessica (Alison Pill); who's falsely accused her high school teacher of molestation. Reverting to the day before the tragedy, the script further introduces us to a mournful exterminator, a young couple,... read more leave a comment
Year: 2000
Rated R

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Cast
Catherine O'Hara: Sheena
Joe Pantoliano: Jake Maclean
Sarah Polley: Connie
Stephen Rea: Brian
Leslie Hope: Alice
Alison Pill: Jessica

 

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