Las Poquianchis

Las Poquianchis

1976108 min7.0 / 10

A grim, unflinching account of systemic exploitation and serial abuse rooted in historical crime, told with documentary-like severity.

Three sisters run brothels protected by the authorities, abuse and prostitute young women under the false pretense of employing them as servants.

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