In February 2002, in the midst of her controversial campaign for president, Senator Ingrid Betancourt was kidnapped by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and became one of the thousands of victims of Colombia’s 40-year-old civil war. Her impassioned calls for an end to political corruption and Colombia's vicious civil war had made her a popular public figure, but a dangerous instigator to many within her country's political machine. Following the candidate up to the moments before her disappearance, this remarkable film continues to tell the riveting story of her family's desperate and continuing quest to free her and keep her campaign alive.

Using voiceovers from radio interviews taken before she was abducted, footage from the campaign trail and a chilling proof of life video released by her captors, Betancourt narrates her own story. Months after her kidnapping, she remains missing, victim to the corrupt system she tried so desperately to reform. Unsettling and unforgettable, this gripping film captures with intensity the remarkable dedication of ordinary Colombians to persevere and free their country from the grip of corruption and the horror and turmoil of civil war. "Portrays Latin America's oldest conflict far more vividly than do the writings of scholars, journalists and activists. [It is] inspiring and reflect well on all Colombians working to bring peace and justice in their country." —Adam Isacson, Director of Programs, Center for International Policy.