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In the Land of Poison Women

In the Land of Poison Women

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In the Land of Poison Women

2019

1h 44m

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Drama

Overview

Sangra and Lusang’s two children and four others die after consuming a local wine that was prepared by Lusang. She is ostracised by her community over their superstitious belief of her being a doumoh – a poison woman.

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Dondup Drema

Kendan Tashi

Lobsang Drema

Kesang Wangda

Oggy Tatsumi

Ayano Kiyoshi

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Directed by: Manju Borah
Written by: Manju Borah
Produced by: Manju Borah

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