The Abandoned

The Abandoned

1945 · 103 min · ★ 5.5 · Drama, Romance

A young woman, abandoned by her womanizing fiancé, is forced to provide for the upbringing of her son and combat the difficulties of being an unmarried mother during the strife of early 20-century Mexico.

Directed by Emilio Fernández · Written by Mauricio Magdaleno

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