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An eye for an eye

PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN In cinemas January 7

Female power and a thirst for revenge come together in this compelling directorial debut from Emerald Fennell (who recently). Emerald steps behind the camera to bring us , the story of medical student Cassie, who drops out of school following a personal tragedy. Now, she spends her days working at a local café, but by night she’s a girl on a mission, hitting bars and clubs, faking drunkenness with the aim of attracting men who, under the right circumstances, might be willing to take advantage of a woman – unaware they’re about to be taught an unforgettable lesson.

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