Based on the beloved, best-selling novel by Alice Sebold and directed by Oscar winner Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings trilogy), the film centers on Susie Salmon, who was just 14 years-old when she was murdered in December 1973 on her way home from school. Following her death she continues to watch over her earthbound family while her killer remains at large. Trapped in a wondrous, yet mysterious hereafter, Susie finds she must choose between her desire for vengeance and her yearning to see her loved ones heal and move on. What begins as a shocking homicide unravels into a suspenseful and visually inventive journey through the bonds of memory, love and hope towards a surprising and emotional reckoning. The film stars Academy Award nominee Mark Wahlberg and Oscar winners Rachel Weisz and Susan Sarandon, along with Stanley Tucci, Michael Imperioli and Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan in the role of Susie Salmon.