Desperate Choices: To Save My Child
Sixteen-year-old Cassie Robbins is a spirited teenage girl, who loves her father Richard and stepmother Mel and dotes on her six-year-old half-brother Willy. But her carefree, happy life is forever changed when she is diagnosed with leukeamia and her only hope of a cure lies in a bone-marrow transplant. However, when Willy proves to be a match, Mel is not-so-willing to allow her young son to undergo surgery as he nearly died the last time he was operated on after reacting badly to the anaesthetic. Mel and Richard now have to decide if it right to risk the life of one of their children to save the life of the other child. And of Willy's own rights in deciding if he should help the sister he hero-worships...?
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Plot Summary
A young woman, after giving birth, discovers her newborn son has a rare and fatal genetic disorder. The only hope for survival is a bone marrow transplant, but the donor must be a perfect match. As time runs out, she faces desperate measures to find a compatible donor, confronting ethical dilemmas and the complexities of her own past.
Critical Reception
This made-for-television movie garnered mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise directed at Ally Sheedy's performance. While some critics found the plot predictable, others appreciated its emotional intensity and the sensitive handling of a difficult subject matter. It resonated with audiences for its dramatic portrayal of a parent's ultimate sacrifice.
What Reviewers Say
- Ally Sheedy delivers a powerful and emotional performance as a desperate mother.
- The film effectively explores the difficult choices parents face in life-or-death situations.
- Despite some predictable plot points, the movie is a compelling and moving drama.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented through specific Google user reviews for this made-for-television film. However, general sentiment indicates appreciation for the emotional core of the story and the lead actress's portrayal.
Fun Fact
Ally Sheedy, who plays the mother in this film, was reportedly pregnant herself during the filming of 'Desperate Choices: To Save My Child'.
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