Guai ai vinti

Guai ai vinti

1954 · 98 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama

A young woman, her sister-in-law and her ten year old daughter are violently traumatised by invading Austrian soldiers. Later, in Verona, both woman discover they are pregnant. After a suicide attempt, one has an abortion the other keeps her child - and both faces struggles with friends and family as they return to their homes.

Directed by Raffaello Matarazzo · Written by Raffaello Matarazzo

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