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The Purple Sea

2009 · 105 min · Director: Donatella Maiorca

The Purple Sea (2009) is a history drama, directed by Donatella Maiorca. It stars Valeria Solarino and Isabella Ragonese. The 105-minute film holds an audience score of 6.6/10.

What The Purple Sea Is 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.

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What is The Purple Sea 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.

Where can I watch The Purple Sea?

The Purple Sea is available to watch on digital platforms such as Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Purple Sea?

The Purple Sea runs for 105 minutes (1h 45m).

When did The Purple Sea come out?

The Purple Sea was released in 2009.

Who directed The Purple Sea?

The Purple Sea was directed by Donatella Maiorca.

Who stars in The Purple Sea?

The Purple Sea stars Valeria Solarino, Isabella Ragonese, Ennio Fantastichini, Giselda Volodi.

What is The Purple Sea's rating?

The Purple Sea holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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