The Italian phenomenon.
In postwar Rome, a working-class woman dreams of a better future for herself and her daughter while facing abuse at the hands of her domineering husband. When a mysterious letter arrives, she discovers the courage to change the circumstances of her life.
Director: Paola Cortellesi
Writers: Furio Andreotti, Paola Cortellesi, Giulia Calenda
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