survival · thriller · stalking · resilient · guarded · los angeles · domestic abuse · suspense · independent · victim
The rain slicks the Boston streets as Maddie stands in the shadow of the medical center, nineteen and hopeful. She watches Doug, destined for greatness in Cardiothoracic Medicine, unaware of the storm ahead. The camera pans to a quiet apartment where four-year-old Aubrey sleeps, a fragile peace in a life marred by Doug’s abuse. Maddie clutches divorce papers, her eyes hardening as she prepares to flee to Los Angeles, seeking a new life as a 911 operator and a chance at happiness for her daughter.