The Clearing

The Clearing

R 2004 · 95 min · ★ 5.7 · Drama, Mystery, Thriller

When affluent executive Wayne Hayes is kidnapped by a disgruntled employee and held for ransom in a forest, Wayne’s wife is forced to reckon with the FBI agents as they negotiate with the kidnapper.

Directed by Pieter Jan Brugge · Written by Justin Haythe

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