SCRIPTED 2024
Captivated
When it seems too good to be true , it probably is ...
Single mother Rachel and her young son Liam are on the poverty line , but she works all hours of the day as a cleaner to give him the best life she can . One day , her boss at the cleaning firm is approached by a businesswoman who says she ’ s acting for an extremely wealthy client called Elliot . Her client has observed Rachel working at a hotel where he ’ s a regular guest and asked if Rachel can clean for him exclusively . Better pay , less hours – it sounds too good to be true . Gradually Elliot ’ s behaviour towards Rachel and Liam becomes increasingly controlling . When suspicions are raised , Rachel starts to dig into his past , uncovering a dark and disturbing story from his childhood that explains his obsession with them . What ensues is a nailbiting thriller that asks the question : how far would you go to repair your past ?
Rachel : Kara Tointon ( Mr Selfridge , EastEnders ) Elliot : Allen Leech ( Downton Abbey , Bohemian Rhapsody ) Writers : Cameron McAllister , Nessah Muthy Director : Megan K . Fox ( EastEnders , Fair City ) Producer : John Wallace ( Redemption , Lola ) Exec Producers : David Collins , David Nath , Sam Tipper-Hale
Duration 4 x 1 hr
Story Films for Channel 5 , UK in association with All3Media International
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