Nelia leaves her poor town to work as a maid in the city. Perceived as a lower-class citizen, Nelia gets harsh treatment that she does not deserve from her employer. She toils day and night to fulfill the wishes of her family at the expense of working herself to death. Ultimately, it is also in the city where she discovers an opportunity to move to a better life in the arms of a lover.
25th December 1978
47 years ago
2 hours 30 minutes
Finishes at 9:51pm
4 wins & 6 nominations total
7/10
40%
55%
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