This movie is based on the true story of Steven Stayner. Per interviews, the movie is pretty accurate. It is a heartbreaking story that makes you want to never let your children leave the house again. But Steven is a hero. He is an inspiration. He risked his life to save Timmy White, not knowing what would happen to him. His abductor lied to him, manipulated him, and abused him for years. Steven was forever affected by this as was his family. Even watching this as a child I could empathize with his parents, but as an adult, I could barely handle it.
Corin Nemec was outstanding in this role portraying Steven. It was a far departure from his later role as Parker Lewis. John Ashton plays the hard, but loving father and you can't help but feel his pain. Cindy Pickett is wonderful as the mother who just wants her son home and safe.
If you think this story is enough to rip your heart out, look the family up and see what else they have been through. How one family could survive all of this is beyond me.
Corin Nemec was outstanding in this role portraying Steven. It was a far departure from his later role as Parker Lewis. John Ashton plays the hard, but loving father and you can't help but feel his pain. Cindy Pickett is wonderful as the mother who just wants her son home and safe.
If you think this story is enough to rip your heart out, look the family up and see what else they have been through. How one family could survive all of this is beyond me.