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The Commitment
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The Commitment

2012-09-22 · 21 min · ★ 1.0

Drama · Romance

An interracial gay couple adopting a newborn baby meets the pregnant Asian birthmother and receives a surprise that threatens their relationship.

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Directors
Albert M. Chan
Production companies
Chanal Productions
Countries
Canada, United States of America
Status
Released

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Albert M. ChanRobert
Jason Lane FentonEthan
Mary NiederkornSusan
Kerri PattersonVictoria
Deborah RosencransDeborah RosencransSocial Worker

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