A passionate weekend ignites tragedy, forcing Alma to question the intimate truths of those around her.
Suspenseful and melancholy. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on Netflix.
For a TV-MA, this one goes further: strong sex and nudity. Beyond that, some violence and some strong language.
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Married Alma spends a fateful weekend away from home that ignites passion, ends in tragedy and leads her to question the truth about those close to her.
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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