Vanished

Vanished

Year: 1995

Runtime: 96 mins

Language: English

Director: George Kaczender

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Vanished is the story of the mysterious abduction of the son of a man and woman - an almost unthinkable tragedy.

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1

Tragedy in Switzerland

Marielle and Charles vacation with their son Andre in Switzerland when Andre drowns chasing a ball and falling into a lake. The accident shatters the family and sets Charles against Marielle, sowing the seeds of blame and grief.

During the holiday Switzerland (lake)
2

Marielle's breakdown

Marielle struggles to cope with Andre's death and suffers a nervous breakdown. The emotional collapse leaves her vulnerable and marks the end of their family unit on that trip.

Immediately after Andre's death Switzerland
3

Two years later: hospital visit

Two years later, Charles visits Marielle in a hospital and confesses that he still loves her. They acknowledge they cannot rebuild their past together, leading to their eventual divorce and Marielle's move to New York.

Two years later Hospital
4

New York beginnings

Marielle starts a new life in New York, where she meets Malcolm Patterson, who becomes her employer and introduces her to a different world of opportunities. His presence marks the start of a new chapter in her life.

Soon after moving to New York New York
5

Malcolm's proposal

Malcolm courts Marielle with generosity, gifts, and romantic meals, and she eventually accepts his marriage proposal. The relationship promises stability, though it glosses over deeper questions about her past.

Shortly after the engagement Malcolm's life in New York (office/home)
6

Struggles to conceive

The couple begins trying for a baby, but conception proves difficult. Malcolm grows visibly angered by the delays, and Marielle senses his impatience while she grapples with opening up about her past.

Within months of marriage New York
7

Three months later: pregnancy revealed

Three months later, Marielle visits Malcolm at the office and is introduced to his new secretary, Ms. Saunders, who confirms that Marielle is pregnant. The revelation deepens the mystery of Malcolm's intentions and foreshadows future tensions.

Three months after engagement Malcolm's office
8

Nanny and Teddy's birth

Malcolm hires a nanny for Marielle, which ruffles her independence. Teddy is eventually born, and the nanny emphasizes the importance of consistency in the child's life, provoking Marielle's frustration.

Around Teddy's birth New York
9

Church encounter with Charles

The next day, Marielle attends church to light a candle for Andre and unexpectedly runs into Charles. They discuss the past and share a brief hug, an moment witnessed by her chauffeur that unsettles Malcolm.

The day after Teddy's birth Church
10

Park confrontation

Marielle takes Teddy to the park and encounters Charles again, who is angry that she hasn't mentioned having another son. They talk about fairness and the possibility of a future, and she hurriedly leaves.

The day after the church meeting Park
11

Night of the kidnapping scare

That night, Marielle hears something upstairs during a phone call with Malcolm. She discovers the nanny gagged and tied up and realizes Teddy is missing, triggering a police investigation and intense scrutiny of the household.

That night Family home
12

Investigation and courtroom suspicions

Detective John Taylor questions staff as evidence links Teddy's disappearance to a possible kidnapping. The case initially points toward Charles, while Marielle reveals parts of her past that complicate the narrative.

During the investigation New York (police station and surroundings)
13

Revelation about Malcolm

In the courtroom, all signs seem to implicate Charles, but John Taylor privately tells Marielle that Malcolm knew about her past. The truth about Malcolm's awareness begins to unsettle the case and cast doubt on the presumed culprit.

During the trial Courtroom
14

Malcolm's scheme exposed

It is revealed that Malcolm kidnapped his own son to start a life with Ms. Saunders, having married Marielle solely to obtain a baby. The revelation upends the family dynamics and confirms the true villain behind Teddy's disappearance.

After the initial revelations Courtroom / Malcolm's circle
15

A new life in Vermont

With the truth out, Marielle chooses to begin again with Teddy in Vermont, finding a quieter life far from the turmoil. John Taylor confesses his feelings for Marielle, signaling a hopeful close as she steps toward a fresh start.

After the courtroom revelations Vermont

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