Tony Abatemarco

A comedic travelogue of the underworld set against an urban backdrop of used car lots, gated communities, strip malls, and the U.S. Capitol.

Laura Burney (Julia Roberts) is not just the trophy wife of rich investment counselor Martin (Patrick Bergin). She is also a battered wife. After faking her own death by drowning, she changes her name and relocates to Cedar Falls, Iowa – and even begins a new relationship. But once Martin learns of the ruse, he comes to Iowa to reclaim his “possession.”

A waitress meets an alchemist in the woods. He can't help but notice that she bares a striking resemblance to his murdered wife from 100 years ago.

After learning of his daughter's brutal murder, a convicted bank robber breaks free from his prison transport and teams with a cop to find the killer.