Moment of Truth: A Child Too Many
A riveting true story of love and betrayal
1993 · 120 min · ★ 6.1 · Drama
Patty Nowakowski already has three children, but decides to be a surrogate mother. Fully confident of being able to give up her baby, she is nonetheless stunned when she discovers that she is expecting twins, and the couple for whom she is pregnant will only accept one child, provided it is female.
Directed by Jorge Montesi · Written by Jayne Martin
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Michele Greene Patty Nowakowski -
Conor O'Farrell Aaron Nowakowski -
Stephen Macht Bill Davis -
Nancy Stafford Sharon Davis - A Alex Doduk Aaron Jr.
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Joel Palmer Adam -
Kerry Sandomirsky Donna -
Kevin McNulty Daniel Hall
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