Council probes into the dark recesses of Brenda's psyche, he seeks to exorcise his own demons. The two form an unlikely connection, the nature of which cannot be revealed without spoiling the ending. But don't expect any last-minute twists or turns. The movie doesn't employ sensationalist tactics to enhance its potency." References External links 2006 films 2006 crime thriller films 2006 crime drama films American crime thriller films American thriller drama films 2000s English-language films Films based on American novels Films based on crime novels Films about children Films about grieving Films about missing people Films about race and ethnicity Revolution Studios films Columbia Pictures films Films with screenplays by Richard Price (writer) Films scored by James Newton Howard Films directed by Joe Roth Films produced by Scott Rudin 2000s American films