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PHILIPPINES · 2016

The Woman Who Left

Lav Diaz
Philippine Cinema wrongful conviction class conflict betrayal prison life redemption
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After three decades' wrongful incarceration for murder, a woman discovers that her friend and fellow inmate committed the murder of which she was accused. This leads to her release and subsequent discovery of the man who framed her — her ruling class ex-lover.

Year2016
CountryPhilippines
DirectorLav Diaz
MovementPhilippine Cinema
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