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Sparrow

7.4/10
TMDB28 votes
Original: 106 min

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.

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About Sparrow

Sparrow (1994) is a film in the drama genres. Directed by . The cast includes Angela Bettis, Johnathon Schaech, Eva Alexander, Vanessa Redgrave.

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Original language
Runtime
106 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
Japan, Italy
Production companies
Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica
Writers
Franco Zeffirelli

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What is Sparrow about?

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.

Who stars in Sparrow?

Angela Bettis, Johnathon Schaech, Eva Alexander, Vanessa Redgrave, Sinéad Cusack, Valentina Cortese. See the cast cards above for character names.

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