Pop culture obsessives writing for the pop culture obsessed.
We may earn a commission from links on this page

For the Love of My Child: The Anissa Ayala Story

1993
1h 29m
Biography/Drama
Advertisement

Cast

Priscilla Lopez (Mary Ayala)Tony Perez (Abe Ayala)Robin Thomas (Dr. Rudolph Brutoco)Danny Nucci (Airon Ayala)Luis Antonio Ramos (Bryan Espinosa)L. Scott Caldwell (Rita)Betty Carvalho (Mrs. Salazar)Amir WilliamsTeresa DiSpina (Anissa Ayala)Garwin Sanford (Dr. Furman)Nina Roman (Dr. Gutierrez)Rod Menzies (Dr. Leslie)Ron Menzies (Dr. Leslie)Maria Jose (Lydia)Lalainia Lindbjerg (Heather)Lisa Vultaggio (Jennie)Gabrielle Miller (Claudine)Catherine Lough Haggquist (Nurse #1)

Director

Waris Hussein

Advertisement

Synopsis

A couple decides to birth another child as a bone-marrow donor to save their teenager from a terminal illness. When the public finds out about this, serious ethical questions about life and bodily autonomy arise.

Advertisement

Advertisement