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Blindly trapped in an abusive relationship, Maya has to face the reality she’s trying to repress. When she is exposed to her hidden depths she becomes violent herself.
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Blindly trapped in an abusive relationship, Maya has to face the reality she’s trying to repress. When she is exposed to her hidden depths she becomes violent herself.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Mor Elmalieh
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