Five Years
“The hidden. One big sacrifice. One big mistake.”
Synopsis
Renee Unger (Kris Carr), a good wife and expectant mother, lives with her husband, Eric (Timothy Altmeyer), in a quiet Ohio town where there aren't many secrets. But everything changes when Eric's younger brother, Colson (Todd Swenson), recently released from prison after turning 21, comes to live with the family. Colson's strange behavior starts to unnerve Renee, while Eric clams up at any mention of why his brother was imprisoned. As the mystery deepens, so does Renee's sense of dread.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brett W. Wagner
- Screenplay & Story
- Brett W. Wagner
- Original Title
- Five Years
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
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Frequently Asked Questions About Five Years
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What is Five Years about?
Renee Unger (Kris Carr), a good wife and expectant mother, lives with her husband, Eric (Timothy Altmeyer), in a quiet Ohio town where there aren't many secrets. But everything changes when Eric's younger brother, Colson (Todd Swenson), recently released from prison after turning 21, comes to live with the family. Colson's strange behavior starts to unnerve Renee, while Eric clams up at any mention of why his brother was imprisoned. As the mystery deepens, so does Renee's sense of dread.
Who directed Five Years?
Five Years was directed by Brett W. Wagner.
Who stars in Five Years?
The principal cast of Five Years includes Kris Carr, Timothy Altmeyer, Todd Swenson, Michael Buscemi, Byron West.
When was Five Years released and how long is it?
Five Years was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.