Rosenda

Rosenda

1948 · 98 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama, Romance

A ruffian sends his assistant to force a peasant girl to marry him, but while he is bringing her to him, he falls in love with her.

Directed by Julio Bracho · Written by Julio Bracho

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