There was a gritty realism to "We Have Your Husband," a kidnapping-for-ransom drama based on a true story.
Eduardo Valseca is about to complete an eight-million-dollar deal to build a luxury golf course on his property in Mexico. Apparently the project reached enough ears to draw the attention of a political organization to conduct the kidnapping.
The grisly details of the man's captivity and the impossible ransom demands are mitigated by the stoic demeanor of Eduardo's wife Jayne. As performed by actress Teri Polo, Jayne is relentless in pursuing every option to save her husband's life.
Another intriguing character in the film was Raul, the federal agent who worked around the clock in assisting Jayne and her family. But the filmmakers make it clear that it was Jayne's decision on how to make a final offer to the captors as the kidnapping moved towards its endgame.
The subject matter was intense and often unpleasant. It was especially heart-breaking because the early scenes depicted such a beautiful, tightly-knit family. But the film was successful in narrowing the focus to the mindset of Jayne Valseca, whose tenacity never allowed her to play the role of victim. From start to finish, this was one strong woman.
Eduardo Valseca is about to complete an eight-million-dollar deal to build a luxury golf course on his property in Mexico. Apparently the project reached enough ears to draw the attention of a political organization to conduct the kidnapping.
The grisly details of the man's captivity and the impossible ransom demands are mitigated by the stoic demeanor of Eduardo's wife Jayne. As performed by actress Teri Polo, Jayne is relentless in pursuing every option to save her husband's life.
Another intriguing character in the film was Raul, the federal agent who worked around the clock in assisting Jayne and her family. But the filmmakers make it clear that it was Jayne's decision on how to make a final offer to the captors as the kidnapping moved towards its endgame.
The subject matter was intense and often unpleasant. It was especially heart-breaking because the early scenes depicted such a beautiful, tightly-knit family. But the film was successful in narrowing the focus to the mindset of Jayne Valseca, whose tenacity never allowed her to play the role of victim. From start to finish, this was one strong woman.