Death Saved My Life -

The film follows Jade (played by ), a successful marketing executive who seemingly has it all—a prestigious career, a beautiful home, and a husband, Ed ( Chiké Okonkwo ), who is a respected heart surgeon. Behind closed doors, however, Ed is physically and psychologically abusive.

The movie draws inspiration from the real-life case of , a Burundian-Australian woman whose husband hired hitmen to kill her while she was visiting Burundi in 2015. In a stunning turn of events, the hitmen released her after telling her they didn't kill women or children—but they gave her the evidence to prove her husband had ordered the hit. Rukundo famously survived and confronted her husband at her own funeral. Where to Watch The film is available on several platforms: Lifetime Website/App Hulu (via Live TV or add-ons) Amazon Prime Video Google Play

is a 2021 thriller television film from Lifetime that explores the harrowing lengths a woman must go to in order to escape a dangerous domestic situation. Part of the network's "Ripped from the Headlines" series, the movie is inspired by the shocking true story of Noela Rukundo. Plot Summary

(Meagan's real-life sister) as Jade's sister, Leigh Director: Seth Jarrett Writer: Barbara Kymlicka The True Story Connection

When Jade decides to leave the marriage, Ed hires a hitman to kill her. Upon discovering this plot, Jade realizes that no one will believe her and that the legal system may fail her. She decides the only way to truly survive is to fake her own death, leading her husband to believe the hitman succeeded. Cast and Creative Team as Jade Chiké Okonkwo as Ed