"In an instant, their world changed forever."

2009

1h 34m

4.7(29 votes)

Drama

Overview

A look inside a tragedy through the eyes of a survivor. Based on actual events, April Showers is about picking up the pieces in the direct aftermath of school violence

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Kelly Blatz

Sean

Daryl Sabara

Jason

Janel Parrish

Vicki

Ellen Woglom

April

Illeana Douglas

Sally

Tom Arnold

Mr. Blackwell

Sean Durrie

Nick

Rachel Lien

Jessica

Bryan McClure

Jonathan

Brenda O'Brien

Helen Mann

Creative team

Directed by: Andrew Robinson
Written by: Andrew Robinson

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