Francesca and Nunziata

Francesca and Nunziata

2003 · 125 min · ★ 7.5 · Drama, Comedy, TV Movie

At the beginning of the century, in Italy, a wealthy woman Francesca (Loren), adopts a poor little girl named Nunziata. The years pass, Nunziata falls in love Federico (Bova), her adoptive brother, son of Francesca.

Directed by Lina Wertmüller · Written by Elvio Porta

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