With a childhood tragedy that overhadowed their lives, three men are reunited by circumstance when one loses a daughter.
Childhood friends Jimmy Markum, Sean Devine and Dave Boyle reunite following the death of Jimmy's oldest daughter, Katie. Sean's a police detective on the case, gathering difficult and disturbing evidence; he's also tasked with handling Jimmy's rage and need for retribution.

 adapted according to the Dennis Lehane novel of the same name . The three childhood friends meet again in Boston after an absence of 25 years , but it is because they are involved in the murder of the daughter of one . The movie cast is stronger than ever , Sean Penn , Kevin Bacon , Tim Robbins , Marcia Gaiha Deng ( 2002 Oscar Best Supporting Actress) , the film industry 's biggest names . ...
Jimmy Marken , David Boyle and Sean Devi childhood had a good brother . Together, they frolic in the streets of Boston , three is a close neighbor . Their friendship seems to last forever, until one day one of life slip into another track .
The young David was kidnapped this accident changed everything. In the growth process , their relationship disintegrated , more and more alienated . Years later, the three adult men found that they were together the tragic events once again linked . Jimmy 's daughter Katie was brutally murdered , Jimmy pain in the hearts of combustion from the fury of revenge . The police officer was assigned responsibility for this case is Sean and his partner , Whitney Powers , their primary suspect is David .
Clint Eastwood played the Seoul excellent guide the 1971 directorial debut, has almost every two years can guide a work . But the 73 -year-old old nearly a few years seems to have passed their prime , "bloody task " space cowboy " and so very mediocre . Film finalists Cannes can be said that both people slipped back to the glasses , but also reasonable . Though himself not in the state, but the Frenchman Eastwood has a fanatical feeling , almost every piece must be holding . I hope this will not be disappointed . ...
The film not only honors at the Cannes Film Festival ; but also in this year 's 76th Oscar six nominations , finally won the Best Actor and two Best Supporting Actor Award ; and won the 61 th Golden Globes for Best Male protagonist , best supporting actor , 10th Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony best Supporting Actor and other awards.