Wetherby

Wetherby

A small town... a random act of violence... an unsolved mystery.

1985 · 102 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama, Mystery

The mysterious death of an enigmatic young man newly arrived in the suburb of Wetherby releases the long-repressed, dark passions of some of its residents.

Directed by David Hare · Written by David Hare

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