The Ox (1991)
In desperation brought on by near-starvation, Helge Roos kills his master's ox and feeds it to his wife and baby daughter. No-one suspects anything until the meat is finished and Helge tries to sell the hide at a local market. He is spotted by the local vicar and, wracked with guilt, confesses. The vicar assures him that if he gives himself up, he'll be treated leniently, but Helge's sentence is far harsher than anyone predicted...The Ox featuring Stellan Skarsgård and Ewa Fröling is free on Tubi, free on Freevee (Via Prime Video), and available for rent or purchase on Prime Video. It's a drama movie with a better than average IMDb audience rating of 7.1 (953 votes).
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The Ox has a better than average IMDb audience rating of 7.1 (953 votes). The movie is somewhat popular with Reelgood users lately.
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In desperation brought on by near-starvation, Helge Roos kills his master's ox and feeds it to his wife and baby daughter. No-one suspects anything until the meat is finished and Helge tries to sell the hide at a local market. He is spotted by the local vicar and, wracked with guilt, confesses. The vicar assures him that if he gives himself up, he'll be treated leniently, but Helge's sentence is far harsher than anyone predicted...