The movie Abducted: The Mary Stauffer Story is a made-for-TV thriller based on the true story of Mary Stauffer, a high school teacher who is kidnapped with her young daughter by a former student with a dangerous obsession. The story takes place in 1980, when Mary and Beth are kidnapped by Ming Sen Shiue, a former student of Mary's who had become obsessed with her.
The movie tells the story of Mary's harrowing ordeal, as she and Beth are held captive in a small wooden box for 53 days. During their captivity, Mary and Beth are subjected to psychological torture and abuse, as well as physical violence at the hands of their kidnapper.
Despite the fear and trauma, Mary never loses hope, and with the help of her daughter, she is eventually able to engineer their escape and bring their kidnapper to justice. The story is a testament to the power of love and the strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.
Abducted: The Mary Stauffer Story stars Alyson Hannigan as Mary Stauffer and Daphne Hoskins as Beth, with Tobin Bell as the kidnapper, Ming Sen Shiue. The movie originally aired on Lifetime in 2019 and received positive reviews for its gripping storytelling and powerful performances.