The House of Lost Women (1983)

  • 18
  • 06/30/1983 (ES)
  • Drama
  • 1h 30m

Overview

Desdemona lives on an isolated island with her strange family: her father Mario, her stepmother Dulcinea and her mentally challenged sister Paulova. As the only inhabitants on the island loneliness and desolation engulf all members of her family. Desdemona tries to ward off her boredom by taking long walks along the beach or engaging in acts of self-gratification. She often tries to seduce her own father Mario to engage in acts of a sexual nature. Their daily routine is interrupted by the arrival (by boat) of a robust male stranger who brings friction into Desdemona's family.

Jesús Franco

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Lina Romay's headshot

Lina Romay

Desdémona
Antonio Mayans's headshot

Antonio Mayans

Mario Pontecorvo
Carmen Carrión's headshot

Carmen Carrión

Dulcinea
Asunción Calero's headshot

Asunción Calero

Paulova
Antonio Rebollo's headshot

Antonio Rebollo

Tony Curtis

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