Eddie is an eighty-three year old war veteran. He spends his days maintaining the rides at Ruby Pier, s seaside amusement park. Now Eddie's own life is about to come to an end. One morning, an accident occurs on one of the rides. In front of a horrified crowd, Eddie attempts to save the five year old' life. The last thing he sees is the little girl's frightened face, the last thing he feels is the child's hands in his. Then, a blinding flash of light and silence, and Eddie reawakens in an unfamiliar place called Heaven. But he's not alone. Five people have been waiting to meet him.
General Note
Based on the book by Mitch Albom.
Special features: commentary by Lloyd kramer, Mitch Albom and Jon Voight; interviews with Mitch Albom, Jon Voight, Steven Grayhm, Michael Imperioli and Tish Monaghan; makeup magic: Jon Voight makeup session.