Three Mothers, One Child

Three Mothers, One Child

1987 · 115 min · ★ 5.6 · Drama

Close friends Belle, Au and Claire are forced to take care of Baby Doll, a child borne of an affair between their friend and a club worker, after her mother unexpectedly passes away.

Directed by Mario O'Hara · Written by Frank Rivera

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