The Gifts of My Cousin Maria

The Gifts of My Cousin Maria

1969 · 47 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, Horror, TV Movie

Following the death of his female cousin Marija, Moma sets out to her house where only her aunt lives. The old woman remembers Marija's awkward temper that left her unmarried and even led to a suicide of one of her courters. Based on a novel written by Momčilo Nastasijević.

Directed by Đorđe Kadijević · Written by Đorđe Kadijević

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