About this release
A Filipina woman (Charo Santos-Concio) is released from prison after serving 30 years for a murder she did not commit, and soon plots revenge against the man truly responsible: an ex-boyfriend who's now a crime kingpin. Written and directed by Lav Diaz.
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Disc 1
DVD
The Woman Who Left (2016)
229 min
Drama
After three decades' wrongful incarceration for murder, a woman discovers that her friend and fellow inmate committed the murder of which she was accused. This leads to her release and subsequent discovery of the man who framed her — her ruling class ex-lover.
Credits
Director
Lav Diaz
Writer
Lav Diaz
Cast
Charo Santosas Horacia Somorostro / Renata
John Lloyd Cruzas Hollanda
Michael De Mesaas Rodrigo Trinidad
Nonie Buencaminoas Balut Vendor
Marjorie Loricoas Minerva
Lao Rodriguezas Priest
Shamaine Buencaminoas Petra
Mae Paneras Warden
Jean Judith Javieras Mameng
Kakai Bautistaas Dading
Editor
Lav Diaz
Images
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 10, 2026