Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Robin Williams | ... | Chris Nielsen | |
Cuba Gooding Jr. | ... | Albert | |
Annabella Sciorra | ... | Annie Nielsen | |
Max von Sydow | ... | The Tracker | |
Jessica Brooks Grant | ... | Marie Nielsen | |
Josh Paddock | ... | Ian Nielsen | |
Rosalind Chao | ... | Leona | |
Lucinda Jenney | ... | Mrs. Jacobs | |
Maggie McCarthy | ... | Stacey Jacobs | |
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Wilma Bonet | ... | Angie |
Matt Salinger | ... | Reverend Hanley | |
Carin Sprague | ... | Best Friend Cindy | |
June Carryl | ... | Woman in Car Accident (as June Lomena) | |
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Paul P. Card IV | ... | Paramedic |
Werner Herzog | ... | Face |
During a holidays in Switzerland, a young Chris Nielsen meets by chance Annie Collins in a lake when their boats slightly collide. Sharing a snack when they meet a few hours later, Chris and Annie fall in love each other. Marrying quickly, Chris works as pediatrician and Annie as artist painter and art dealer, and they turn in parents of two children, older Ian and elder Marie. But their happy family life torn apart when being Ian and Marie teenagers, a car accident kills both and the nanny who was driving the van where they were. Four years later, Chris and Annie try to restore their life despite the tragedy and celebrate their anniversary when while he returns to home in his car after to end his daily work, Chris witnesses a car accident in a tunnel during a rainy night. Exiting of the car in an attempt to help people, another car crashes against him, hurting severally. Dying in the hospital, Chris turns in a ghost around his house and his recently widowed Annie, trying tell her ... Written by Chockys
It's been a while since I last saw this one, but I will always remember this as one of the saddest movies I ever saw, in a good way of course!
There are hardly any cheerful tones throughout the movie, so it is not for people who like soppy stories. But the effects are amazing and the vision of heaven is very original. Robin Williams is, as always, very good at performing. This was the first serious movie I saw featuring Williams, and I was amazed. I had thought Williams would be the type who could only act decently in comedies, but this one proved me wrong. He can put down a serious character with all ease not only that, he can truly touch you with his oh so tear-jerking lines.
My conclusion: if you are planning on watching this movie, keep your tissues at hand, and some food and drinks as well since the movie isn't exactly what you call short.