Movie
Sparrow
7.4/10
1994
1h 46m
it
Drama
Overview
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.
Director
Franco Zeffirelli
Writers
Franco Zeffirelli
Movie Information
Release Date
February 4, 1994
Runtime
1h 46m
Status
Released
Original Language
it
Vote Count
24
Production
