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Quick Info

Rating

6.2/10

Release2008

Runtime1h 27m

StatusReleased

Budget$2,700,000

Revenue$100,177

Production

El Deseo

Focus Features

Aquafilms

Teodora Film

Slot Machine

R&G Productions

ARTE France Cinéma

Cine Argentino

Movie

The Headless Woman

2008

1h 27m

6.2

Drama

Mystery

Synopsis

After running into something with her car, Vero experiences a particular psychological state. She realizes she might have killed someone.

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