Kept and Dreamless

Kept and Dreamless

2005 · 94 min · ★ 6.1 · Drama

Florence, a young irresponsible mother and her precocious daughter, Eugenia, have an unusual relationship. The roles between the two are reversed. Florence is totally inept at caring for a daughter, whereas Eugenia, only 10 years old, shows maturity and responsibility far beyond what her age might lead you to suppose.

Directed by Vera Fogwill · Written by Martín Desalvo

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