The Option
Genres
Overview
The Option centers on a group of rural women who cut sugar cane and live in ramshackle highway neighborhoods. For many, their only escape to a potentially better life is through prostitution, often with truck drivers.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
88 min
Release Date
1981-11-05
Status
Released
Original Language
Portuguese
Vote Count
5
Vote Average
5.8
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