Stolen

Lizabeth is introduced as a devoted mother residing in Anchorage, Alaska, in 1994. She juggles her life as a single mother with a challenging job at a women's crisis center, drawing on her painful past with her abusive ex-husband, Greg.

Lizabeth faces ongoing issues with her ex-husband, Greg, as he complicates their shared custody agreements. Despite her reservations, she reluctantly allows Greg to take their daughters for his scheduled visitation.

Chaos erupts when Lizabeth discovers that her daughters are not attending school the day after their visitation. This alarming revelation prompts her to search for them desperately.

Lizabeth rushes to Greg's house in a frantic search for her daughters, but finds the residence completely empty. With growing dread, she turns to the police for assistance, but they are dismissive of her concerns.

Determined to find her daughters, Lizabeth visits a travel agency, where she uncovers the shocking news that Greg has booked a flight to Athens, taking the girls with him. This revelation intensifies her resolve to get them back.

Lizabeth follows Greg and her daughters' trail to the U.S. embassy in Athens, encountering bureaucratic delays that fuel her anxiety and desperation to reunite with her children. Time moves slowly as she awaits the chance to act.

After two harrowing months, Lizabeth finally reunites with her daughters. However, Greg intervenes, manipulating them with lies that their mother has abandoned them, causing emotional distress for Lizabeth and her children.

In a bid to reclaim her daughters, Lizabeth takes time off work to remain in Greece and devise a plan to fight for custody. She is determined to navigate the complex legal landscape to protect her children.

The situation escalates significantly when Greg is arrested on charges of kidnapping. Lizabeth begins to feel a glimmer of hope, but she knows the battle is not over yet with legal hurdles still ahead.

During a tense courtroom scene, Lizabeth testifies passionately for herself. Her heart sinks when an unexpected ruling favors Greg, and she is left in shock, suspecting foul play in the proceedings.

As Lizabeth attempts to leave Greece with her daughters, she is unexpectedly arrested by Greek authorities due to the ongoing custody battle. This dire situation complicates her already precarious circumstances.

Amidst the chaos of her arrest, Lizabeth cleverly devises a plan to escape with her daughters. In the early morning hours, she makes a daring move to leave their hotel, aiming for freedom.

Successfully boarding a ferry, Lizabeth and her daughters inch closer to the freedom they desperately seek. The tension of the escape fuels their hope as they navigate towards safety.

Ultimately, Lizabeth and her daughters return to the United States, feeling the weight of relief wash over them. Although Greg faces arrest warrants preventing him from seeing his children, Lizabeth treasures their reunion.

With her family finally reunited, Lizabeth experiences profound joy and relief. Despite the obstacles faced, they are safe, and the traumatic journey solidifies their bond as a family.