Plot
Leonora, a prostitute, is despondent over the death of her daughter. Cenci, a lonely young woman, is immediately attracted to Leonora and practically adopts her as her mother.
Cenci's stepfather, Albert, intrudes into this make-believe mother and daughter relationship, and tragedy ensues.
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