Sparrow (1994)

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.

Directing:
  • Franco Zeffirelli

Writing:
  • Franco Zeffirelli
  • Giovanni Verga

Stars:
Release Date: 1994-02-04
themoviedb icon 7.7/10
  • Country: JP, IT
  • Language: English | Italiano | Español
  • Runtime: 106
Sinéad Cusack
Sinéad Cusack
Matilde
Johnathon Schaech
Johnathon Sch...
Nino
Vanessa Redgrave
Vanessa Redgr...
Suor Agata
Valentina Cortese
Valentina Cor...
Madre Superiora
John Castle
John Castle
Giuseppe
Angela Bettis
Angela Bettis
Maria
Frank Finlay
Frank Finlay
Father Nunzio
Denis Quilley
Denis Quilley
Baron Cesaro
Pat Heywood
Pat Heywood
Sister Teresa
Gareth Thomas
Gareth Thomas
Corrado
Maurizio Cucè
Maurizio Cucè
Assassino
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