

Drama · Mystery · Thriller
Overview
After a plane crash, a young therapist, Claire, is assigned by her mentor to counsel the flight's five survivors. When they share their recollections of the incident -- which some say include an explosion that the airline claims never happened -- Claire is intrigued by Eric, the most secretive of the passengers.
Top Cast


Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway
Claire Summers
Anne Hathaway
Claire Summers


Patrick Wilson
Patrick Wilson
Eric
Patrick Wilson
Eric


Andre Braugher
Andre Braugher
Perry
Andre Braugher
Perry


Dianne Wiest
Dianne Wiest
Toni
Dianne Wiest
Toni


David Morse
David Morse
Arkin
David Morse
Arkin


William B. Davis
William B. Davis
Jack
William B. Davis
Jack


Ryan Robbins
Ryan Robbins
Dean
Ryan Robbins
Dean


Clea DuVall
Clea DuVall
Shannon
Clea DuVall
Shannon


Don Thompson
Don Thompson
Norman
Don Thompson
Norman
Andrew Wheeler
Andrew Wheeler
Blonde Man
Andrew Wheeler
Blonde Man
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