Two Strange Women
Two Strange Women

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Two Strange Women

1981
Movie
88 min
Portuguese

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Arthur Allan SeidelmanGenres: Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

A dying woman summons her estranged daughter to her bedside, but the reunion is fraught with tension and unspoken secrets. As the daughter grapples with her mother's past and her own unresolved issues, a mysterious underlying truth about their family begins to surface. The film explores themes of regret, reconciliation, and the complexities of mother-daughter relationships.

Critical Reception

Critical reception for 'Two Strange Women' was mixed. While some critics praised the performances, particularly from Lee Grant and Sylvia Sidney, others found the plot to be slow-moving and predictable. The film garnered a modest audience response, appreciated more for its dramatic intensity than its originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praises for strong lead performances, especially from Lee Grant and Sylvia Sidney.

  • Criticism for a predictable plot and a somewhat melodramatic tone.

  • Appreciated for its exploration of complex family dynamics.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available tend to highlight the emotional performances as a strong point, while some found the narrative a bit dated or conventional.

Fun Fact

The film was initially intended to be a television movie before being released theatrically.

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