Fighting for My Daughter
Fighting for My Daughter

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Fighting for My Daughter

1995
Movie
87 min
English

Unable to get the police to help, a woman launches her own investigation to save her daughter from a dangerous prostitution ring.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Victoria HochbergGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A successful businesswoman's life is turned upside down when her estranged teenage daughter, whom she hasn't seen in years, unexpectedly shows up. The daughter is rebellious and has gotten into trouble, forcing the mother to confront her past and re-evaluate her priorities. As they navigate their fractured relationship, they must also deal with the daughter's dangerous past catching up to her.

Critical Reception

Fighting for My Daughter was a made-for-television movie that garnered moderate attention upon its release. It was generally seen as a standard melodrama that addressed themes of parental estrangement and redemption, resonating with audiences looking for family-oriented dramas. While not critically acclaimed, it served its purpose as an accessible and emotionally driven story.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film effectively explores the complexities of a mother-daughter relationship.

  • Victoria Principal delivers a compelling performance as a conflicted mother.

  • The plot is somewhat predictable but offers emotional resonance.

Google audience: Audience reception for this made-for-TV movie is not widely available. However, similar dramas of this era often appealed to viewers who appreciated straightforward emotional storylines and explorations of family dynamics.

Fun Fact

Victoria Principal, who starred as the mother, was also an executive producer on the film.

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