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In this fact-based thriller, a single mother Ashley Smith (Kate Mara) struggling with drug addiction is randomly taken hostage in her own apartment by Brian Nichols (David Oyelowo), running from the law for breaking out of jail and murdering the judge assigned to his case. While being held captive, Ashley turns to Rick Warren's book <em>The Purpose Driven Life</em>, for guidance. In reading from the book, Ashley not only saves her own life, but helps Brian find a more peaceful resolution to a harrowing situation.