Sparrow

– Catania, Sicilia 1854. A serious epidemic of cholera is hitting the region. Maria a 16 years old nov..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 46 Minutes
Release Year:
1993
Original Name:
Storia di una capinera
Sparrow (1993) - Also known as Storia di una capinera

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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Sparrow (1993) - Trailer

Release Date:

01 Feb 1994

Language:

English

Director:

Franco Zeffirelli

Writer:

Giovanni Verga (novel), Franco Zeffirelli (screenplay and adaptation), Allan Baker (screenplay and adaptation)

Main Actors:

Angela Bettis, Johnathon Schaech, Eva Alexander, Andreá Cassar

Plot:

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 ...

Awards:

2 wins & 4 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.2/10