The Scenic Route

The Scenic Route

1978 · 76 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama

An experimental drama that spins the tale of a woman, her sister, and the man who completes the triangle. Told through such fertile sources as grand opera, classical painting, and Victorian melodrama.

Directed by Mark Rappaport · Written by Mark Rappaport

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