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A surrogate mother harbors a deadly secret desire for a family of her own with the husband who is expecting to raise her child.


“A ripped-from-the-headlines original movie.”
On the surface it seems Jade has it all, including a successful marketing career, a heart surgeon husband who is admired and respected in the community, and a young daughter they both dote on. However, behind closed doors, her life is far from perfect.

Meagan Good
Jade Thompson

Chiké Okonkwo
Ed Thompson

La'Myia Good
Leigh

Sa'Raya Paris Johnson
Kayla Thompson

Darren Goldstein
Officer Shawn Daley

Robert Eli
Donald Eastwood

Glenn Morizio
Liam

Philip Hernandez
Detective Williams

Joseph Castillo-Midyett
Detective Bryant

Azia Celestino
Stephanie Aquino
Death Saved My Life is a drama, thriller, tv movie film released in 2021 exploring themes of depression, husband wife relationship, married couple, surgeon, respect, domestic abuse. Directed by Seth Jarrett, it stars Meagan Good, Chiké Okonkwo, La'Myia Good. On the surface it seems Jade has it all, including a successful marketing career, a heart surgeon husband who is admired and respected in the community, and a young daughter they both dote on. However, behind closed doors, her life is far from perfect.
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