The same house serves as the setting for three stories of women confronted with the subject of abortion in this film made for HBO. Credited primarily to writer-director Nancy Savoca (1993's HOUSEHOLD SAINTS), this trilogy lacks the graceful touch of her best work.
1952. Despondent since the death of her husband six months ago, Claire Donnelly (Demi Moore) let a moment of comfort with her brother-in-law turn into an act of passion and is now pregnant. Unable to bear the shame that an illegitimate birth would bring on both her and her in-laws, she seeks an
abortion. But even though she works as a nurse, she is unable to locate an affordable, reliable doctor to hel...
Released:
1997
Rated:
R
Length:
97 mins