The Guest

The Guest

1971 · 93 min · ★ 7.5 · Drama

A forty year old woman, who has been in an asylum, goes to live with her brother's family. She proves incapable of adapting herself to family life, takes refuge in the country alone with her memories, and is later returned to the asylum.

Directed by Liliana Cavani · Written by Liliana Cavani

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