Cipher in the Snow

Based on a short story by Jean Mizer, this film is about a teacher named Frank who is asked to find a delegation and write an eulogy for a teenage boy named Cliff Evans, who recently died unexpectedly. Despite barely knowing Evans, Frank is listed as one of the few people Evans considers a friend. After learning the backstory and unable to find enough people who knew the boy, Frank realizes the likely cause of Evans’s death and vows never to allow a similar case to happen. Frank comes to this as he was one of the few who showed any support for Evans.

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 * Abusive Dad: Evans's step-dad was to harsh.
 * Cool Teacher: Frank meets this, after all he does research the reasons of what lead to Evans' death.
 * Death by Despair: Cliff Evans
 * Death by Newbery Medal
 * Downer Beginning: Evans dies in front of a bus full of teenagers.
 * Died in Your Arms Tonight: Evans dies in front of the bus driver.
 * Dying Alone: Cliff Evans, somewhat subverted as the bus driver was with him.
 * Meaningful Funeral: Frank and two other school officials are among the few to attends Evans's funeral.
 * Tear Jerker: Seeing Cliff Evans was never loved, it's clear what could've lead to his death.