Stranger in the Family

Stranger in the Family

1991 · 91 min · ★ 5.4 · TV Movie, Drama

Steve Thompson is losing himself, one memory at a time. Plagued with amnesia after getting a concussion, Steve is overwhelmed by his unrecognizable life and leaves his family in search of answers. But his quest only returns him back home, where he must face his demons and get at the truth.

Directed by Donald Wrye · Written by René Balcer

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