That Was Then
Travis Glass is about to turn 30 and his life couldn't be worse. He lives with his mother. He's a door salesman. And the longtime love of his life is married to his brother. His descent into loserdom dates back to a fateful and humiliating week in high school, and all Travis wants is a second chance to get it right. Be careful what you wish for … Travis wakes up the next morning, 16 again, with a chance to relive all of life's firsts. While tinkering with the past, he manages to save a life, jeopardize a marriage, and lose the most precious thing in his otherwise flawed future. Before he knows it, Travis is transported back to adulthood, about to turn 30 again, and his life couldn't be worse … Now, he'll have to keep hopping back and forth between high school and adulthood until he figures out how to put things right once and for all. But how do you put things right when every move you make can result in a new and totally unexpected future?
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Plot Summary
A young man returns to his childhood home after his estranged father's death, only to find himself drawn into a web of secrets and lies surrounding a local tragedy from his youth. As he uncovers dark truths about his family and the community, he must confront the painful memories of the past that refuse to stay buried. The investigation into his father's life and death reveals a disturbing connection to a crime that has haunted the town for years.
Critical Reception
The television film 'That Was Then' received mixed to positive reviews, with praise often directed at its atmospheric tension and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Douglas Henshall. Some critics found the plot somewhat predictable, but the overall execution was considered effective in delivering a compelling mystery and drama.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and compelling central mystery.
- Douglas Henshall's performance was frequently highlighted as a strong point.
- Some found the narrative twists to be somewhat conventional.
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Fun Fact
The film was a standalone television movie, intended to be a pilot for a potential series that was ultimately not commissioned.
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