Jacinta
7.5
2021
1 hr 45 min
Crime
, Documentary
An intimate portrait of mothers and daughters and the effects of trauma, Jacinta follows a young woman in and out of prison as she attempts to break free from an inherited cycle of addiction, incarceration, and crime.
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Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!
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Most undeservingly overhyped movie of all time??
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Awesome Movie
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The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.
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