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Romantic drama

The Purple Sea (2009): Cast

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The Purple Sea is a 2009 romantic drama directed by Donatella Maiorca, starring Valeria Solarino as Angela / Angelo, Emanuela Corso and Isabella Ragonese. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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The Purple Sea (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Genres
Romance , Drama , History
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Purple Sea About?

The premise of The Purple Sea without spoilers.

Angela, a headstrong young woman in a 19th‑century Italian village, defies her father and the church to pursue her love for her childhood friend Sara. Inspired by a true story, the film, directed by Viola di Mare, offers a vivid portrait of family dynamics, community expectations and gender roles of the period, set against a backdrop of rigid social norms that love and resilience strive to challenge.

The Purple Sea Themes & Keywords

· 40 tags
  • breasts
  • lgbt
  • woman dresses as a man
  • lgbt plus
  • friend
  • village
  • love
  • italian
  • 19th century
  • f rated
  • nudity
  • lesbian sex
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  • lesbian romance
  • laundry
  • clothesline
  • female female kiss
  • lesbian couple
  • lesbian relationship
  • friendship between girls
  • island
  • sea
  • mediterranean sea
  • gender disguise
  • girl
  • father daughter relationship
  • mother daughter relationship
  • family relationships
  • italy
  • 1800s
  • catholic priest
  • priest
  • childhood friend
  • homosexuality
  • lesbianism
  • sicily
  • lesbian
  • italian history
  • garibaldi
  • based on true story
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Purple Sea Cast & Characters

Valeria Solarino leads the cast as Angela / Angelo, with Emanuela Corso as Angela bambina and Isabella Ragonese as Sara. Directed by Donatella Maiorca; 34 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Donatella Maiorca

One more film directed by Donatella Maiorca: Viol@.

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Videos

The Purple Sea Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Purple Sea.

Purple Sea - Official HD Trailer
Details

The Purple Sea Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Sea Purple” and “Viola di mare”.

Also known as
  • Sea Purple
  • Viola di mare
  • Tengeri Ibolya - Szivárványhal
  • 海紫
  • Морська фіалка

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FAQ

The Purple Sea FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Purple Sea, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Purple Sea?

The Purple Sea runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was The Purple Sea released?

The Purple Sea was released on October 15, 2009.

Who directed The Purple Sea?

The Purple Sea was directed by Donatella Maiorca.

More films by Donatella Maiorca

Who is in the cast of The Purple Sea?

The Purple Sea stars Valeria Solarino as Angela / Angelo, Emanuela Corso as Angela bambina and Isabella Ragonese as Sara, among 34 credited actors.

Does The Purple Sea have a post-credit scene?

No. The Purple Sea has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Purple Sea in?

The original language of The Purple Sea is Italian.

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