Sparrow

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.

Cast

Angela Bettis

Played Maria
Johnathon Schaech

Played Nino
Eva Alexander

Played Annetta
Vanessa Redgrave

Played Suor Agata
Sinéad Cusack

Played Matilde
Valentina Cortese

Played Madre Superiora
John Castle

Played Giuseppe
Frank Finlay

Played Father Nunzio
Denis Quilley

Played Baron Cesaro
Pat Heywood

Played Sister Teresa
Gareth Thomas

Played Corrado
Maurizio Cucè

Played Assassino

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