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Her Desperate Choice
“To stay... To fight... To run.”
6.1 / 10• 1996• 1h 32m•NR• English
DramaTV Movie
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Faith Ford
Jody Murdock / Sarah Parker
Lead
Hanna Hall
Samantha / Sammy
Kyle Secor
Jim Rossi
Nigel Bennett
Raskin
Alex Carter
Marcus Perry
Lynne Cormack
Grace
Corinne Conley
Jody's Mother
Mimi Kuzyk
Dr. Baskin
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Michael M. Scott's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Her Desperate Choice is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
