Compelling story of a teenager's struggle to come back to life and full functioning after an attacker leaves her for dead in the woods.

I identified with Ashley because I, too, was attacked in a woodland at age 17, but my struggle to recover has been mostly psychological, while this film's protagonist was left vegetative with likely only hours to live.

Ultimately able to see the glass as half-full, "I've survived this," Ashley says. "I'm ready for whatever they throw my way." You go, girl!!

Which isn't to say that this movie sugar-coats the truth. We watch as our heroine's hope and determination flag, but, with good people around for encouragement and listening, Ashley takes things a step at a time.

I liked how Ashley's mother and friend didn't hold back from questioning the judgment that got Ashley hurt. That's real.

"I made a mistake, but I didn't deserve this," Ashley points out.

True, but life is unfair. Let's keep our eyes peeled for danger, and stay safe.