STUDIO SYNOPSIS

The tragic loss of their unborn child has devastated Kate and John, taking a toll on both their marriage and Kate's fragile psyche as she is plagued by nightmares and haunted by demons from her past. Struggling to regain some semblance of normalcy in their lives, the couple decides to adopt another child. At the local orphanage, both John and Kate find themselves strangely drawn to a young girl named Esther. Almost as soon as they welcome Esther into their home, however, an alarming series of events begins to unfold, leading Kate to believe that there's something wrong with Esther--this seemingly angelic little girl is not what she appears to be. Concerned for the safety of her family, Kate tries to get John and others to see past Esther's sweet facade. But her warnings go unheeded until it may be too late...for everyone.

SPIRITUAL POINT OF VIEW
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THE NEED FOR REDEMPTION
“At its core, this is a family that was broken. Kate has extreme guilt over Max’s accident, the drinking, and even the stillbirth. Despite trying to get past all of that, John’s still not sure he can trust her, and even blames himself.”-- Peter Sarsgaard

SEARCHING FOR A BETTER LIFE
Kate has been on a difficult journey.
She lost a child in childbirth.
She’s an alcoholic.
She almost lost another one of her children because of it.
She’s tortured.
She’s ready to move on.

EXPECTING ADAPTION TO FIX THINGS
Kate has a gaping hole in her life. She’s trying to heal her marriage and her family. She believes that adoption is a way to heal and draw her family closer together.

THE REAL ENEMIES: GUILT AND LACK OF TRUST
Kate and John have a flawed relationship. Their self-guilt and the lack of trust in each other have driven a wedge between them, which is made much deeper by the arrival of Esther, who exploits Kate’s failings and John’s doubts.

THE JESUS CONNECTION
"A thief is only there to steal and kill and destroy. I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of." -- John 10:10 The Message