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Why Was I Born a Woman?
Why Was I Born a Woman?

Why Was I Born a Woman?

Genres

Drama

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A family gathers to celebrate Mother's Day, that day a woman discuss many problems about her woman condition; husband, children and grandchildren will hear she tired and overwhelmed silenced by submission and obedience. Analysis of the family and gender roles.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Spanish

Runtime

120 mins

Rating

7.9/10

Release Date

20 August 1970

Country

Mexico

Cast

Sara García

Sara García

Doña Rosario

Andrés Soler

Andrés Soler

Don Teodoro

Prudencia Grifell

Prudencia Grifell

Doña Rosa

Ofelia Guilmáin

Ofelia Guilmáin

Carmela

Ana Martín

Ana Martín

Santa

Pilar Pellicer

Pilar Pellicer

Josefa

Gilberto Román

Gilberto Román

Francisco

José Gálvez

José Gálvez

Pedro

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