The Furies

The Furies

Woman: do you have the right to destroy MAN'S life?

1960 · 85 min · ★ 7.5 · Drama

Five women whose lives revolve around an absent man constantly battle each other in their decaying old mansion.

Directed by Vlasta Lah · Written by Vlasta Lah

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