Playing Under The Moon

Playing Under The Moon

2000 · 105 min · ★ 6.1 · Drama, History

This is the story of two teenage women affected by violence and the painful journey to become full and liberated. One, Maruja is a young rape victim. The other Carmen Luisa is beaten by violence within her own family.

Directed by Mauricio Walerstein · Written by Mauricio Walerstein

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