The Gift of Life(1982)
A young woman is faced with local disapproval and strain on her marriage when she agrees to serve as a surrogate mother.
Movie: The Gift of Life
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Joleen Sutton
Dwayne Sutton
Louise Rutledge
Clair Danhaus
Rosalee Boyer
John Boyer
Carl
Dr. Quinn
Cal
Myra
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A young woman is faced with local disapproval and strain on her marriage when she agrees to serve as a surrogate mother.
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1982-03-15
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