Trauma (2004) ⭐ 4.7 | Mystery, Thriller (original) (raw)
1h 34m
Shortly after waking up from a coma and discovering that his wife has been killed in a car accident, Ben befriends his beautiful young neighbor. But just as Ben begins to turn his life aroun... Read allShortly after waking up from a coma and discovering that his wife has been killed in a car accident, Ben befriends his beautiful young neighbor. But just as Ben begins to turn his life around, he is haunted by visions of his dead wife.Shortly after waking up from a coma and discovering that his wife has been killed in a car accident, Ben befriends his beautiful young neighbor. But just as Ben begins to turn his life around, he is haunted by visions of his dead wife.
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- Chrysanthepop
- Mar 28, 2011
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By what name was Trauma (2004) officially released in Canada in English?