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.
as Modesta
as Madre Superiora Leonora
as Carmine
as Principessa Gaia Brandiforti
as Beatrice
as Rocco
as Mena
as Modesta (bambina)
as Padre
as Madre
as Argentovivo
as Antonio
as Suor Teresa
as Suor Costanza
as Mimmo
as Tina
as Ilaria
as Pietro
