
Play written especially for the TV Theater, based on the authentic story of infanticide described in the press. The crime took place in one of the Polish villages. The mother of three children is forced by the husband's family to murder the newborn. The shocking documentary image grows into the dimension of the ancient tragedy.

Play written especially for the TV Theater, based on the authentic story of infanticide described in the press. The crime took place in one of the Polish villages. The mother of three children is forced by the husband's family to murder the newborn. The shocking documentary image grows into the dimension of the ancient tragedy.
2003-09-21
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