Girl from St. Agnes (series) (2019)
Release Year: 2019
Nation: South Africa
Alternative Title: The Girl from St. Agnes
Director: Catharine Cooke, Cindy Lee
Writer: Gillian Breslin, Sean Steinberg, Zoë Laband
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Keywords
Keywords: female protagonist, murder mystery, rape culture
Story
After a tragic event at the prestigious St. Agnes boarding school, the search for truth unveils dark secrets and hidden sins among its elite students. When a student is found dead under mysterious circumstances, it sets off a chain reaction of events that threaten to expose the school's toxic culture. The series follows the investigation into this suspicious death, exploring themes of power, privilege, and rape culture within an all-girls institution.
Summary
Girl from St. Agnes is a gripping South African mystery drama series that delves into the dark underbelly of elite education institutions. Set against the backdrop of the affluent Cape Town boarding school, St. Agnes, the series centers around a female protagonist navigating the treacherous waters of power dynamics and hidden secrets among her peers. The story serves as a commentary on rape culture and the toxic effects of privilege and unchecked behavior within closed communities.
