A Stone in the Water

Or else she owed someone a favor. There's no other reason for an actress of her talents and stature to be in this.

There's not really much here. The acting is overly dramatic, as is the score in places. A sign of the film's quality can be seen early on: When Melissa Fumero's character is taking refuge in the house during a nighttime rainstorm, she casts a shadow that's clearly produced through a window on a sunny day.

The story is okay, but the entire arc relating to the boyfriend is wholly unnecessary. As teased in the summary, this movie's a variation on the "Misery" theme. It might be worthwhile to watch that one again and do a "compare and contrast" with this one. This movie doesn't fare well in comparison.