The Children's Hour
Can an ugly rumor destroy what's beautiful?
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A devastating portrait of how a false accusation destroys two women's lives and their deep bond, exploring the destructive power of rumor and societal prejudice.
An unruly student at a private all-girls boarding school scandalously accuses the two women who run it of having a romantic relationship.
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