Act of Sorrow

Act of Sorrow

1990 · 102 min · ★ 5.4 · Drama

In this painful melodrama, an aging mother (Claudia Cardinale) attempts to cope with the progressive deterioration of her grown son due to his drug addiction. At first only manipulative, in addition to stealing from her he eventually becomes abusive and violent, and she must take strong measures if she is to save her own life, much less his.

Directed by Pasquale Squitieri · Written by Nanni Balestrini

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