Stranger at the Door (2004)

Amidst the glittering façade of affluence, the lives of Philadelphia real estate tycoon Greg Norris, his wife Kathleen, and his late-teen daughter Tara are teetering on the precipice of financial ruin. Their empire, intertwined with debt, hinges on a pending development deal. The pivotal presentation for financing this deal is left to the usually behind-the-scenes Kathleen when Greg is incapacitated by a mild heart attack. In the midst of this precarious dance with destiny, a knock on the door brings an unexpected twist. Enter Jamie Fisher, the charming young man claiming to be the biological son Kathleen relinquished for adoption twenty-five years ago. Welcomed with open arms by Kathleen and Greg, Jamie is the prodigal son returned, his story of orphanhood and his pursuit of business studies resonating with the couple. Yet the newcomer is met with suspicion by Tara, who first spotted him lurking in the garden and is reluctant to embrace a new role as a kid sister. As Jamie ingratiates himself into the family, Tara's suspicions ignite a fervent search for truths hidden beneath his polished veneer, revealing unexpected cracks in his story. Unbeknownst to the Norris family, Jamie's warm smile hides a chilling agenda. His tale of adoptive parents lost in a car accident and his own struggle for education is a carefully crafted lie, a smokescreen concealing his scheming girlfriend Liz and a sinister plot. When Jamie discovers the Norris' impending bankruptcy, his quest for wealth takes a dark and violent turn. As the family battles their financial crisis, they are unwittingly caught in a dangerous game with their faux family member. Deception, intrigue, and danger lurk beneath the surface of this seemingly idyllic family reunion, setting the stage for a riveting tale of suspense and betrayal.

Stranger at the Door is a drama movie featuring Linda Purl.

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