La hija del penal

La hija del penal

1949 · 103 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama

A young woman who was born and grew up on an island prison-colony decides to move to the island and try life in the real world. Romance, bad luck and astonishing coincidences wait in her path.

Directed by Fernando Soler · Written by Ángel Moya Sarmiento

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