Family Of Strangers (1993, U.S.A)

After Julie Lawson is diagnosed with a life-threatening blood clot in her brain, she investigates her family’s medical history and is devastated to learn she was adopted at birth, and even more shocking, that her conception was the result of a rape. Julie must convince her birth mother, Beth, to face her scarred past to find her only shot at survival–her natural father. But, the only clue of his identity is a single button ripped from his jacket. As Julie’s chances of survival slip with time, mother and daughter must unravel the mystery behind the horrific event to reveal the attacker’s identity.

Stars Melissa Gilbert (TV’s Little House on the Praire), Patty Duke (Valley of the Dolls) and Martha Gibson (It).