Cursed Love

Cursed Love

1984 · 76 min · ★ 4.5 · Drama

Two young women with different social backgrounds have a lesbian relationship. The real problems begin when one of them also gets involved with a man, a journalist.

Directed by Adélia Sampaio · Written by José Louzeiro

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