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7.4/10 • 24

1994-02-041h 46m

Drama

Catania, Sicilia 1854. A serious epidemic of cholera is hitting the region. Maria a 16 years old novice leaves her convent and returns her home to avoid contamination. Here she finds a difficult situation, in fact her stepmother and her half-sisters prevent Maria to live the normal life of a teenager. In their minds Maria is the promised "bride of God" and a regular life for her is inappropriate. Nino, her handsome neighbor, falls in love for Maria who isn't indifferent to him. But when Maria comes back to her convent the way to become nun is compelled. Now Maria can understand Sister Agata, and realizes she became mad cause a lost and impossible love like the one between Maria and Nino.

Directors
Franco Zeffirelli

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Angela Bettis

    Angela Bettis

    Maria

  2. Johnathon Schaech

    Johnathon Schaech

    Nino

  3. Eva Alexander

    Eva Alexander

    Annetta

  4. Vanessa Redgrave

    Vanessa Redgrave

    Suor Agata

  5. Sinéad Cusack

    Sinéad Cusack

    Matilde

  6. Valentina Cortese

    Valentina Cortese

    Madre Superiora

  7. John Castle

    John Castle

    Giuseppe

  8. Frank Finlay

    Frank Finlay

    Father Nunzio

  9. Denis Quilley

    Denis Quilley

    Baron Cesaro

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Status
Released
Original Language
Italian
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
cholerareligionconvent (nunnery)19th century