The Tie That Binds

The Tie That Binds

Janie's been adopted by the perfect couple. With their help she can find a new life. If her real parents don't find her first.

R 1995 · 99 min · ★ 4.9 · Thriller, Crime

A young couple adopts a traumatized child, unaware that her parents are fugitives and murderers who will do anything to get her back.

Directed by Wesley Strick · Written by Michael Auerbach

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