Stolen Life

Stolen Life

1998 · 105 min · ★ 5.2 · Drama

Three women live together in an old rectory on the seashore. Alda lends her body to a string of carnal relationships but never commits her feelings. Olga, the elder sister, has opted for a reclusive life as the soul of the household. Her daughter, Sigga, is a young adolescent. The house harbors a finely balanced marriage between desire and memory—until Olga’s destiny tips the scales.

Directed by Yves Angelo · Written by Nancy Huston

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