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A Woman's Face (1938)

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Plot

Orphaned and disfigured by a devastating fire that claimed both her parents, Anna Holm has grown to become a hardened, bitter woman. Her once innocent face now grotesquely altered, she sees herself as a monstrous reflection of the tragedy that befell her. Driven by a ruthless desire for wealth, Anna leads a clandestine syndicate of elderly blackmailers, preying on the indiscretions of the wealthy. Their latest venture involves the blackmail of a Mrs. Wegert, threatening to expose her love letters unless a ransom of 10,000 Swedish crowns is paid. However, a more enticing opportunity presents itself when Torsten Barring, a man standing to inherit a vast fortune, proposes a sinister plan. He offers Anna and her gang 25% of the inheritance in exchange for eliminating the primary heir - his six-year-old nephew, Lars-Erik Barring. On the fated night Anna is to collect the ransom from Mrs. Wegert, she is unexpectedly confronted by her husband, Dr. Allan Wegert. Renowned for his prowess in plastic surgery, Dr. Wegert is drawn to Anna's story and her marred beauty. Instead of turning her into the authorities, he offers her a lifeline - a chance to erase her disfigurement. Weeks later, Anna emerges with a new face, a beautiful mirror to her past self. She takes on the role of a governess for Lars-Erik, intent on fulfilling Torsten's deadly plan. However, her physical transformation sparks an unexpected metamorphosis within. She begins to cherish the innocent Lars-Erik and the idyllic country life at the Forsa estate. As her hardened shell starts to crumble, Anna finds herself challenged with a new mission - to safeguard Lars-Erik from the relentless Torsten and her own past that's closing in on them. In this intriguing tale of transformation and redemption, Anna must confront the demons of her past and the uncertainties of her future. Will her newfound beauty reflect in her soul, or will the scars of her past dictate her destiny? Watch the captivating drama of 'A Woman’s Face' unfold as Anna navigates a world fraught with danger, deceit, and a chance at redemption.

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A Woman's Face is a drama movie featuring Ingrid Bergman.

A Woman's Face is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy and it's also available on Criterion Channel.