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By Design (1982)

Angie and Helen are in love. They live and work together designing women's evening wear in Vancouver. When Helen decides she wants to have a baby, the pair set out to find a suitable sperm donor.
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Angie and Helen are in love. They live and work together designing women's evening wear in Vancouver. When Helen decides she wants to have a baby, the pair set out to find a suitable sperm donor.

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Genre:Drama
Directed By:Claude Jutra
Written By:Joe Wiesenfeld, David Eames, Claude Jutra
In Theaters:10/15/1982
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Runtime:92 minutes
Studio:Seven Arts Productions, B.D.F. Productions, Canadian Film Development Corporation, Fox Productions

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