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Trapped in the misery of an oppressive marriage, a middle-aged woman finds refuge in a fantasy world of vindictive violence

2018 · 96 min · ★ 5.3 · Drama

Trapped in the misery of an oppressive marriage, a middle-aged woman finds refuge in a fantasy world of vindictive violence. Soon, reality and fantasy start to blur.

Directed by Tonia Mishiali · Written by Anna Fotiadou

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