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The Penitent

In a close-knit Mexican village, a husband's possessiveness escalates as his wife starts to fall for their friend, amidst the tensions of a perilous Easter reenactment where the community must choose who will take on the treacherous role of Christ.

Info about The Penitent

Studio(s): The Vista Organization, Ithaca

Originally Released: United States, May 27, 1988

Production Countries: Mexico, United States

Genres:Drama