I am not sure how widely known it is, but the movie “Solo Mia” (Spain, 2001) highlights the plight of a woman trapped in an abusive relationship. The couple marries, start a family, and the abuse comes abrubtly and without warning. The woman tries to escape, only to be trapped in a cycle that is spurred by familial obligations, pressures and guilt. It’s an emotional roller coaster of a film, and it’d be interesting to see if anyone has seen the film and has any feedback. It’s been a few years since I’ve seen it, but I remember that Paz Vega (“Spanglish”) puts in an incredibly powerful performance as a woman that is torn between perceived “duty” as a wife and mother and her inner voice telling her that the violence will not end, can only escalate and she needs to escape.