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How I Left the Opus Dei
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How I Left the Opus Dei

2025-02-07 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 8.4

Documentary · Drama

Thirteen brave women share stories of the psychological, emotional and economic abuse they suffered under the controversial religious group Opus Dei.

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Creators
Mònica Terribas
Production companies
The Mediapro Studio, Warner Bros. Discovery
Countries
Spain
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Claudia TraisacClaudia TraisacActriz
Gareth GoreGareth GoreSelf
Antonia CundySelf
John Paul LennonSelf
Sebastian SalSelf
Alicia BarillasSelf
Raquel BarriosSelf
Teena FogartySelf
María Elena GarcíaSelf
Belén GonzálezSelf
Agustina L. de los Mozos MuñozSelf
Claudine MaguireSelf
María Isabel Mena AriasSelf
Fátima NavarroSelf
Marina PeredaMarina PeredaSelf
Marta RibesMarta RibesSelf
María Roca BlascoSelf
Cecilia TheuléSelf
Vega GonzálezSelf
Laura MerinoLaura MerinoSelf

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