When the film started it was clearly a TV movie so instantly my expectation lowered. And rightly so. This is a fabulous story and I would love to see a full blown Hollywood production of it. Teenage girl rebelling against all her Amish background, family, church and upbringing after suffering abuse is a curtain raiser, and a very eye opening but sad story.
However right from the start the engaging Ratzlaff proves she's a little inexperienced in such a deep and multi layered role as this one, and the entire cast around her is weak. I think I'd look at the director for that fault rather than the actors.
Nevertheless I enjoyed watching it (it's based on a true story) and a brief glimpse into Amish life, although there isn't that much detail there and characters are rather grey and undeveloped.
It could have been better but was enough to get the story across and make me think so I scored it a 5.
