Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts
Pacific Arts Movement
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1h 33m
Directed by Mouly Surya • Drama • With Marsha Timothy • 2017 • 93 minutes
In the deserted hills of an Indonesian island, Marlina (Marsha Timothy), a young widow, is attacked and robbed of all her livestock by a gang of seven bandits. She then defends herself, setting out on a journey to find justice, empowerment, retribution and redemption. But the road is long, especially when she begins to be haunted by the ghost of her victim. A stunning Scope western set to a Morricone-inspired score, this unique tale of female cinematic revenge takes no prisoners.
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