The Return

The Return

Murder... love... betrayal...

2003 · 98 min · ★ 6.8 · Drama

A former alcoholic returns home after ten years in prison for the murder of her husband. As her recollection of the murder returns, things take a different turn.

Directed by Dermot Boyd · Written by Kate O'Riordan

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