

Wrenched From Heaven
1985-06-06 · 121 min · ★ 9.5
A woman is thinking of abortion, against her firm faith and family's wants.
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- Directors
- Ishmael Bernal
- Production companies
- Regal Entertainment
- Countries
- Philippines
- Status
- Released
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Maricel SorianoCarmen Castro
Charito SolisJuling
Dante RiveroDr. Maning Sison
Al TantayJerry
Rowell SantiagoBobby
Gammy VirayAbortionist
Amy AustriaStella
Ray VenturaDavid
Susan Africa
Tony Mabesa
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