
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