Stolen Life(1998)
Three women live together in an old rectory on the seashore. Alda lends her body to a string of carnal relationships but never commits her feelings. Olga, the elder sister, has opted for a reclusive life as the soul of the household. Her daughter, Sigga, is a young adolescent. The house harbors a finely balanced marriage between desire and memory—until Olga’s destiny tips the scales.
Movie: Stolen Life
Top 10 Billed Cast
Alda
Olga
Jakob
Sigga
Yann
Steindor
La dame du cimetière
Le père
La femme de Yann
Peter
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Three women live together in an old rectory on the seashore. Alda lends her body to a string of carnal relationships but never commits her feelings. Olga, the elder sister, has opted for a reclusive life as the soul of the household. Her daughter, Sigga, is a young adolescent. The house harbors a finely balanced marriage between desire and memory—until Olga’s destiny tips the scales.
Release Date
1998-09-09
Average
5.167
Rating:
2.6 startsTagline
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Languages:
Français
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