The Past Is Never Buried
Synopsis
Emily, desperate to find answers about her mother's murder 22 years prior, returns to her hometown when her father, also a suspect in her mother's death, is arrested for the homicide of a local teenager.
Top Cast
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Bonnie Jean Tyer
Emily
Philip Boyd
Brad
Gregory M. Mitchell
Henry
Ulisses Gonsalves
Noah
Sharonne Lanier
Erin
Wade Hunt Williams
Alton
Elizabeth Gast
District Attorney Banks
Allison Bailey
Ginny
Nicol Britton
Deena
Alessandra Coble
Jordyn
Owen Correll
Devin
Danilo Di Julio
Deeks
Sean B. Garick
Pete
Elizabeth Gast
D. A. Banks
Kristen Grace Gonzalez
Reporter
Preston James Hillier
Detective Gates
Erika Weathers
Restaurant Manager
Hasani Vibez Comer
Officer Harris (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 2, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christine Conradt
- Screenplay & Story
- Margaret Cole
- Original Score
- Jonathan Hamrick
- Original Title
- The Past Is Never Buried
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Storyteller Studios, Lifetime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christine Conradt
Margaret Cole
Jonathan Hamrick
Christian Ortega
Jeremy Brunson
Christine Conradt, Ken Sanders, Oliver De Caigny, Sebastian Battro
Department Leadership Roster
Margaret Cole
Writer
Christine Conradt
Director
Christine Conradt
Producer
Ken Sanders
Producer
Jeremy Brunson
Editor
Christian Ortega
Director of Photography
Jenavieve Verley
Production Design
Federico Berte
Stunt Coordinator
Jonathan Hamrick
Original Music Composer
Wendy Talley
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Past Is Never Buried
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Past Is Never Buried about?
Emily, desperate to find answers about her mother's murder 22 years prior, returns to her hometown when her father, also a suspect in her mother's death, is arrested for the homicide of a local teenager.
Who directed The Past Is Never Buried?
The Past Is Never Buried was directed by Christine Conradt.
Who stars in The Past Is Never Buried?
The principal cast of The Past Is Never Buried includes Bonnie Jean Tyer, Philip Boyd, Gregory M. Mitchell, Ulisses Gonsalves, Sharonne Lanier.
When was The Past Is Never Buried released and how long is it?
The Past Is Never Buried was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Past Is Never Buried?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Past Is Never Buried was composed by Jonathan Hamrick.