Her Desperate Choice (1996)
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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 Ford
Jody Murdock / Sarah Parker
Kyle Secor
Jim Rossi
Hanna Hall
Samantha / Sammy
Nigel Bennett
Raskin
Lynne Cormack
Grace
Alex Carter
Marcus Perry
Mimi Kuzak
Dr. Baskin
Sarah Rosen Fruitman
Sammy's Friend
Corinne Conley
Jody's Mother
Philip Williams
Frank
Mimi Kuzyk
Dr. Baskin
Martin Roach
Mike Donner
Keywords
Mother daughter relationshipBased on a true storyFearMassachusettsProtective motherOn the runHelplessnessNetworkPrivate investigatorCustody battleDivorced coupleShelterGrandmotherSupportChild sexual abuseévasionBased on true story
