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The Purple Sea

20091h 45mDonatella Maiorca

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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.

DramaHistoryRomance
Lesbian RelationshipLgbtWoman DirectorLesbian

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What is The Purple Sea (2009) about?

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.

Who stars in The Purple Sea?

The Purple Sea stars Valeria Solarino (Angela / Angelo), Isabella Ragonese (Sara), Ennio Fantastichini (Salvatore), Giselda Volodi (Lucia), Maria Grazia Cucinotta (Agnese). The film was directed by Donatella Maiorca.

How long is The Purple Sea?

The Purple Sea has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2009.

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