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Key Features:
Teenage drama, Ensemble cast, Social issues, Teenage angst, Tragedy, Suicide, Bullying, Peer pressure, Secrets, Interconnected stories, Coming-of-age, Mental health, Violence-moderate, Mystery
Tone:
serious, dramatic, gritty
Target Audience:
Viewers interested in social issue dramas, Those who appreciate ensemble casts, Fans of dark and thought-provoking films, Audiences interested in stories about youth
Emotional Arc:
Anxiety → Tension → Tragedy

2:37

2006-05-26
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A contemporary, ensemble drama that tells the complex tale of six high school students whose lives are interwoven with situations that so many of today's youth are faced with. The story takes place during a normal school day. At precisely 2:37 a tragedy will occur, affecting the lives of a group of students and their teachers.

Genres
Drama
Cast
Teresa Palmer, Frank Sweet, Sam Harris, Charles Baird, Joel Mackenzie, Marni Spillane, Clementine Mellor, Sarah Hudson, Gary Sweet, Amy Schapel
Crew
Murali K. Thalluri, Murali K. Thalluri
Rating
6.559(143 votes)
2:372:37
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