Sole Custody (2014)

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Zoey, a cyber crime cop, and Barry, a detective, raise their son, Timmy, in a quiet suburban neighborhood. When Zoey confides in her best friend about shift work and the lack of spark in her marriage. Zoey's mind is set in motion and when she discovers Barry is screwing around, she calls him out. Willing to give him a second chance, Zoey tries to mend her marriage. When Barry is seen again with "that" woman, Zoey gets a restraining order and sole custody of Timmy. Late one night a fire in her home tragically takes the life of her son. The evidence points to Zoey taking sleeping pills and smoking - she's charged with Timmy's murder. Zoey goes to Barry for help but he's distant and blames her. Zoey fights back, convinced she was set up to take the blame for Timmy's death. As she fights to prove her own innocence she gets the biggest shock of all.

Film Overview
"Sole Custody" is an awesome Canadian television film directed by Brenton Spencer and composed by Lincoln Lageson and Alma Katherine Siciliano. The film was launched in 2014 and stars Julie Benz, Rick Ravanello, Chelah Horsdal, and Matthew Kevin Anderson. The movie provides an intense domestic drama including kid custody and unsavory secrets, progressively intensifying in suspense up until the climax.

Plot Summary
The motion picture revolves around Zoey, played by Julie Benz, who is a single mother desperate to keep sole custody of her son. She had separated her partner, Barry, carried out by Rick Ravanello, due to his alcohol addiction and violent propensities. Nevertheless, Barry has sobered up and, with his rich household's assistance, starts a legal fight to obtain joint custody of his boy, Noah.

Zoey gets romantically included with her lawyer, Stephen, represented by Matthew Kevin Anderson. Stephen appears to be encouraging, caring, and truly thinking about Zoey and Noah's well-being. But with the custody fight getting tenser, odd things begin occurring-- Zoey gets threatening messages and pictures of her child that recommend he is being stalked. The prime suspect ends up being Barry given that it appears most possible he is attempting to daunt Zoey and reinforce his own possibilities in court.

Turning Point
The movie takes an unexpected turn when it is revealed that the relatively excellent and kind-hearted Stephen is the one orchestrating the dangers. Zoey reveals a dark secret about Stephen when she discovers pictures and keepsakes from other women he had controlled and taken advantage of in his house.

Stephen's actual goal was to drive Zoey into such a state of fear that she would run away, deserting her kid and thus giving Barry the edge in the custody battle. This would lead to effectively reducing Stephen's step-brother's kid assistance payments, causing a share in his financial gains.

Climax and Conclusion
Zoey gets abducted by Stephen, however she handles to totally free herself in a climactic escape scene, putting Stephen to justice. This discovery does not bode well for Barry's legal fight. Zoey, now more identified than ever, fights back and eventually wins the court's favor, gaining sole custody of Noah. The film ends on a hopeful note, with Zoey gladly celebrating the triumph with her boy, recommending a happier and much safer future for both.

Overall Review
"Sole Custody" tells a tale of a mom combating against all odds to protect her kid, laced with thriller, deceit, and unexpected plot twists. Julie Benz brings the film with her convincing portrayal of a mother's fear and decision. The movie effectively maintains the suspense, making it an engaging watch. However, it explores dark and troubling themes, highlighting adjustment, fear, and betrayal, which may not agree with all viewers. The movie invites the audience to ponder on the really real worries moms and dads experience concerning custody fights and the lengths outsiders will go to make use of these circumstances for individual gain.

Top Cast

  • Julie Benz (small)
    Julie Benz
    Zoey
  • Rick Ravanello (small)
    Rick Ravanello
    Barry
  • Chelah Horsdal (small)
    Chelah Horsdal
    Ann
  • Matthew Kevin Anderson (small)
    Matthew Kevin Anderson
    Fish
  • Samantha Ferris (small)
    Samantha Ferris
  • Gavin Buhr (small)
    Gavin Buhr
    Prisoner