And So It Is

And So It Is

1966 · 75 min · ★ 6.8 · Drama

While her husband is on his way to the market, a peasant woman is raped and murdered. Her widower carefully plans his revenge.

Directed by Jorge Sanjinés · Written by Óscar Soria

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