Wrenched From Heaven

Wrenched From Heaven

For a moment of pleasure... a lifetime of pain!

1985 · 121 min · ★ 9.5 · Drama

A woman is thinking of abortion, against her firm faith and family's wants.

Directed by Ishmael Bernal · Written by Amado Lacuesta

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