Taken from Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story
Taken from Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story

Taken from Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story

2011Movie87 minEnglish

In 2008, New York mother Tiffany Rubin faced every parent's worst nightmare when her six year old son Kobe vanished into thin air. Upon learning that Kobe had been kidnapped by his biological father and taken to South Korea, Tiffany seeks the assistance of American Association for Lost Children representative Mark Miller, who guides her through the arduous process of traveling to Korea, and getting Kobe back.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: Farhad MannGenres: Drama, True Story

Plot Summary

Based on a true story, this film follows Tiffany Rubin as she battles to regain custody of her 7-year-old son, Abner, who has been abducted by his father and taken to South Korea. Despite legal hurdles and cultural barriers, Tiffany, with the help of her mother-in-law and a bounty hunter, embarks on a dangerous international mission to bring her son home. The story highlights a mother's unwavering determination against overwhelming odds.

Critical Reception

The film was generally well-received for its powerful portrayal of a mother's fight for her child. Taraji P. Henson's performance was frequently singled out for its emotional depth and authenticity. While some noted the dramatic license taken for television, the overall sentiment praised its compelling narrative and its ability to convey the immense challenges faced by victims of international parental kidnapping.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Taraji P. Henson's compelling and emotionally resonant lead performance.
  • Recognized for its gripping and suspenseful portrayal of a true-life parental kidnapping case.
  • Appreciated for highlighting the complexities and difficulties of international child recovery efforts.

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Awards & Accolades

Taraji P. Henson received a Black Reel Award nomination for Best Actress for her role in this film.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the true story of Tiffany Rubin and her son Abner, whose ordeal led to an international recovery effort involving the U.S. Department of State and Interpol.

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> A mom's fight for her child... Based on the true stories have always fascinated me. We can read those stories as one page article in a newspaper, but watching it in a motion picture is totally different and give a closer experience to ...