'Land of Women': What is Julia hiding? Dark truth could make her life hell
Contains spoilers for 'Land of Women'
BARCELONA, SPAIN: The first three episodes of 'Land of Women' have officially dropped on Apple TV+, and viewers are already witnessing Gala's (Eva Longoria) life descending into chaos due to her husband's financial troubles.
Gala once enjoyed a luxurious and ideal life in New York City. However, everything changed when her husband, Fred (James Purefoy), took a $15 million loan from a criminal organization.
Gala left New York City to protect her daughter, Kate (Victoria Bazua), and her mother, Julia (Carmen Maura), from criminals. They sought refuge in La Muga, a small, rural village in Spain.
Julia spent her childhood and a significant portion of her adult life in La Muga. However, she departed from the town after becoming pregnant without being married. It seems Julia's animosity, as many women dislike her, will lead to more trouble.
What happened between Julia and Mariona?
When Julia returned to La Muga, Mariona (Gloria Muñoz) didn't even offer her help; instead, she despised her. Mariona sold the family home to Amat (Santiago Cabrera).
Despite being Julia's sister, Mariona harbored strong resentment towards her because Julia left La Muga without staying in touch.
However, it appears there's a deeper reason behind Mariona's animosity towards Julia. It's unlikely that simply not staying in touch caused her hatred. It seems Mariona knows Julia's secret, which is why she hates her so much.
In 'Land of Women' Episode 3, Mariona discovered that Julia had been sexually involved with Mariona's husband, Andreu (Pep Anton Muñoz), when they were young. After Julia left La Muga, Andreu married Mariona.
Mariona pretended to have just learned the truth, but there's a strong possibility that she has known about Julia's past relationship with Andreu from their youth for a long time. Mariona's feelings for Andreu could indeed be the real reason behind her hatred towards Julia.
Mariona might fear that Julia's return could rekindle Andreu's attraction to her. Therefore, she wants to close any possibility of Julia staying in La Muga and is determined to send her away.
Mariona might work with other women in the village. Together, they may conspire to create difficulties for Gala and Julia, perhaps through gossip and social exclusion. Mariona could manipulate public perception against Julia, portraying her as a source of scandal and disruption in La Muga.
What was in Julia's past?
In the past, Julia was sexually involved with various men in La Muga. She had quite a dating history with almost every man in La Muga. This might have stirred jealousy and resentment among the local women. It's possible that some women in the town despise her because she attracted their lovers or had affairs with their boyfriends in the past.
It is evident that Julia has a memory loss problem, which affects her ability to remember most parts of her life, including her romantic relationships.
It is possible that Julia became pregnant in the past because of sexual exploitation but she can't remember because of memory loss. This past event could have compelled her to leave La Muga during her youth. This event could be shrouded in mystery, known to the local women but forgotten by Julia herself due to her condition.
The event could be a big part of Julia's life, especially because she doesn't remember who Gala's father is.
Such a history could explain why Mariona sold the family house to Amat without even informing her. In a small place like La Muga, reputation, and family name can hold significant importance. Mariona, aware of this, may be particularly cautious about anything that could potentially damage their family name.
How to stream 'Land of Women'?
'Land of Women' Episodes 1-3 are currently available for streaming on Apple TV+. New Episodes of 'Land of Women' will be released every Wednesday, offering viewers a weekly dose of drama, comedy, romance, and suspense.
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