Empty Cradle
Jane Morgan gives birth to her baby at the hospital. When she wakes up the next morning, the hospital tells her, that her son died at birth. However from ultrasound reading she had before, she knew she was having a girl. Now the hospital is stone-walling her, saying she is just in denial, due to her loss. Now she is trying to fight the system, to find evidence of the apparent mistake by the hospital. Only it wasn't the hospital's mistake. Nurse Rita Donohue is the one who made the switch. She faked a pregnancy to hang on to her roving boyfriend. But she grabbed the wrong baby, her boyfriend wants a son, so now she's faking a second pregnancy, and making plans to get another baby.
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Plot Summary
A young woman's life takes a devastating turn when she becomes pregnant and is forced to give up her baby for adoption. Her decision haunts her for years, leading her on a desperate search to find her child. As she navigates the complexities of the past, she uncovers secrets and confronts the emotional toll of her choice.
Critical Reception
Empty Cradle received mixed reviews, with critics often highlighting Sally Struthers' performance while sometimes finding the plot predictable. The film resonated with audiences for its emotional depth and exploration of sensitive themes related to adoption and maternal longing.
What Reviewers Say
- Sally Struthers delivers a powerful and emotional performance.
- The film tackles difficult subject matter with sensitivity.
- Some critics found the narrative to be somewhat formulaic.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Empty Cradle' is not extensively documented through Google user reviews. However, similar made-for-television dramas of this era often appealed to viewers seeking emotional storytelling and relatable human struggles.
Fun Fact
The film was originally aired as a television movie on CBS.
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