Born on the 1st of January 1900 in a poor family in rural Sicily, Modesta pursues happiness since her childhood without falling victim to the constraints of society. After a tragic event that takes her away from her family, Modesta is welcomed into a monastery, where she becomes the Mother Superior’s protégé thanks to her intelligence and stubbornness. Later, she arrives at the villa belonging to the Princess of Brandiforti, where she makes herself indispensable. This relentless process of emancipation goes along with a journey of personal growth and sexual awakening, which lead her to discover and claim the right to pleasure and happiness.
Created by Valeria Golino, Valia Santella, Francesca Marciano
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Modesta
Jasmine Trinca
Madre Superiora Leonora
Guido Caprino
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Valeria Bruni Tedeschi
Principessa Gaia Brandiforti
Alma Noce
Beatrice
Giuseppe Spata
Rocco
Nika Perrone
Mena
Viviana Mocciaro
Modesta (bambina)
Antonio De Matteo
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Alice Canzonieri
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