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.
Tecla Insolia
as Modesta
Jasmine Trinca
as Madre Superiora Leonora
Guido Caprino
as Carmine
Valeria Bruni Tedeschi
as Principessa Gaia Brandiforti
Alma Noce
as Beatrice
Giuseppe Spata
as Rocco
Nika Perrone
as Mena
Viviana Mocciaro
as Modesta (bambina)
Antonio De Matteo
as Padre
Alice Canzonieri
as Madre
Eleonora De Luca
as Argentovivo
Lollo Franco
as Antonio
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