The Purple Sea (2009)

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The Purple Sea on IMDb 6.8/10 1,244 votes

Released:
2009-10-15

Overview:
Nothing - not her father, not the church - can stop unruly Angela from being with her childhood best friend turned great love, Sara. Based on a true story, Viola di Mare, presents a uniquely engaging portrait of family, community and gender roles in a 19th century Italian village.

Director:
Donatella Maiorca

Runtime:
1h 45min

Genre:
Drama, History, Romance

  • Cast:
  • Valeria Solarino
    as
    Angela / Angelo
  • Isabella Ragonese
    as
    Sara
  • Ennio Fantastichini
    as
    Salvatore
  • Giselda Volodi
    as
    Lucia
  • Maria Grazia Cucinotta
    as
    Agnese