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Toxic Love
In southern Italy, Mary, a young woman bound to criminal Nunzio, wants out of their toxic relationship but fears the repercussions. Her love affair with Giulio, a new riding instructor, drives her to find courage. Despite warnings from Michele, her childhood friend and Nunzio’s partner, Mary chooses love with Giulio. Nunzio, feeling betrayed, plots revenge. A story of love and blood where the real subversive and renewing elements seem to be love and friendship.
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In southern Italy, Mary, a young woman bound to criminal Nunzio, wants out of their toxic relationship but fears the repercussions. Her love affair with Giulio, a new riding instructor, drives her to find courage. Despite warnings from Michele, her childhood friend and Nunzio’s partner, Mary chooses love with Giulio. Nunzio, feeling betrayed, plots revenge. A story of love and blood where the real subversive and renewing elements seem to be love and friendship.
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Genre:Drama, Romance
Written By:Francesca Schirru, Cesare Fragnelli
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Runtime:106 minutes
Studio:Altre Storie, Apulia Film Commission
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