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In the movie 'Pay it Forward', Arlene McKinney (Trevor's mother) 'pays it forward' by forgiving her mother (who's an alcoholic living on the street), and allowing her to see Trevor.

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Why does trevor died in pay it forward?

i dont know, but that was the saddest thing I have ever saw in my life. My question is what stupid kids parents let them bring a knife to school. I wish the movie ended differently and happy because I really started to cry when it was over. Very moving and emotional movie.