Layla Fourie

Layla Fourie

2013 · 107 min · ★ 5.5 · Thriller

Layla Fourie, a young single-mother in South Africa, receives a job assignment as polygraphist. In the constant presence of mistrust, lies and fear Layla soon becomes a suspect herself.

Directed by Pia Marais · Written by Pia Marais

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