The read
The series ran 1 season across 2 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
In 1973, 7-year-old Steven Stayner is kidnapped by pedophile Kenneth Parnell. Under the belief that Parnell has been given legal custody of him, and that his family has moved away, he stays with Parnell for seven years, enduring repetitive sexual abuse the entire time. Finally, in 1980, when Parnell kidnaps another young boy, Steven finds a way for them both to escape and return home.
Ratings
IMDb7.7/10
41 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Miniseries | 2 ep1989 |
Key crew
- David ShireOriginal Music Composer
- J.P. MillerWriter
Cast
- Corin NemecSteven Stayner
- Cindy PickettKay Stayner
- John AshtonDel Stayner
- Arliss HowardKenneth Parnell
- Luke EdwardsSteven Stayner (Age 7)
- Pruitt Taylor VinceIrving Murphy
- Jacob GelmanTimmy White
- Ray WalstonBob Augustine
- Peter Michael GoetzPat Hallford
- Gregg HenryOfficer Kean
- Jim HaynieOfficer Scott
- Barbara TarbuckSchool Counselor