Her only crime was helping her son escape to America. Her punishment was death. Years later a New York Times reporter is determined to uncover the story of this heroic woman, and find the man who murdered her. Nicholas Gage is the Reporter. He is her son. John Malkovich, Kate Nelligan, Linda Hunt and Glenne Headley star in this devastating drama, adapted from the memoir by journalist Nicholas Gage. Directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Peter Yates (The Dresser), reuniting with screenwriter Steve Tesich, following their earlier collaboration on the acclaimed sports drama Breaking Away.