The Green Widow

The Green Widow

1968 · 76 min · ★ 4.8 · Drama, Romance

A lonely young suburban housewife participates in a radio interview survey while simultaneously engaging in an extramarital affair.

Directed by Jaakko Pakkasvirta · Written by Jaakko Pakkasvirta

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