Yerma

Yerma

1978 · 113 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama, TV Movie

Yerma wants a child but with her dispassionate husband has failed to conceive. On the other hand, Victor courts her but the sense of caste and honor prevent from surrendering to him.

Directed by Marco Ferreri

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