En kvinde er overflødig

En kvinde er overflødig

1957 · ★ 7.7 · Drama

Since her husband's death, Mrs. Tang has lived and worked exclusively for her two children, Erik and Ester. They are her whole world; her entire existence revolves around them, even though they have long since grown up and now want to live their own lives. Her son is a journalist, and her daughter works at a law firm.

Directed by Gabriel Axel · Written by Fleming Lynge

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