Mother and Daughter

Mother and Daughter

1978 · 90 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama, TV Movie

In a wealthy Italian home, the daughter of the family is trying to cut her mother's apron strings. Not only is she having difficulty with this, for her mother is extremely protective, but she cannot even cut vegetables skillfully. Despite that, she wants to go out and party, mother or no mother.

Directed by Giovanna Gagliardo · Written by Giovanna Gagliardo

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