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Her Desperate Choice (1996)

NR · 1996-09-14 · 1h 32m · EN
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To Stay... To Fight... To Run.

Despite allegations of child sexual abuse against Jody's ex-husband Marcus, the court orders joint custody of their daughter Samantha. Jody faces a choice of turning Samantha over to Marcus, or taking her on the run and risk kidnapping charges. Pursued by both the FBI and a private detective, Jody and Samantha are hunted, fleeing from town to town with the help of an underground network set up to help women and children escape from abuse. Based on a true story. 

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Faith FordFaith FordJody Murdock / Sarah ParkerKyle SecorKyle SecorJim RossiHanna HallHanna HallSamantha / SammyNigel BennettNigel BennettRaskinLynne CormackLynne CormackGraceAlex CarterAlex CarterMarcus PerryMimi KuzakMimi KuzakDr. BaskinSarah Rosen FruitmanSarah Rosen FruitmanSammy's FriendCorinne ConleyCorinne ConleyJody's MotherPhilip WilliamsPhilip WilliamsFrankMimi KuzykMimi KuzykDr. BaskinMartin RoachMartin RoachMike Donner

Keywords

Mother daughter relationshipBased on a true storyFearMassachusettsProtective motherOn the runHelplessnessNetworkPrivate investigatorCustody battleDivorced coupleShelterGrandmotherSupportChild sexual abuseévasionBased on true story

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Genre affinityDrama · Tv MovieTheme affinityMother Daughter Relationship · Based On A True Story · FearDialogue densityDramaDirector preference166557Actor preference27703 · 54512 · 265302Country preferenceUs

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What is Her Desperate Choice about?

Despite allegations of child sexual abuse against Jody's ex-husband Marcus, the court orders joint custody of their daughter Samantha. Jody faces a choice of turning Samantha over to Marcus, or taking her on the run and risk kidnapping charges. Pursued by both the FBI and a private detective, Jody and Samantha are hunted, fleeing from town to town with the help of an underground network set up to help women and children escape from abuse. Based on a true story. 

How long is Her Desperate Choice?

Her Desperate Choice has a runtime of 92 minutes.

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