![]() ![]() ![]() When the youngsters resumed their bout, the officers drove them to their respective homes. But speaking about his novel ‘Mystic River,’ Lehane revealed that while it is not based on a true story, a pivotal sequence in the novel (and, in turn, the film) is loosely inspired by a real experience the writer went through as a child.Īccording to the writer, he was caught up in a physical altercation with another kid, and two officers broke up their fight. The Boston-based writer is no stranger to the big screen, and his novels such as ‘Gone, Baby, Gone’ and ‘ Shutter Island‘ have also been turned into critically acclaimed feature films. It is adapted from the fiction novel of the same name penned by Dennis Lehane. No, ‘Mystic River’ is not based on a true story. ![]() But is this Boston-set neo-noir inspired by any real events or true stories? Here’s what we know in that regard. The story’s sense of realism is amplified by the stellar performances of the lead cast (including Sean Penn, who won the Best Actor Oscar for his role). Under the surface of a slow-burn whodunit, it realistically evokes deeply disturbing effects of pain, grief, and resentment. ![]()
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