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Sara is a young actress rehearsing a monologue from The Winter's tale by Shakespeare. The director blames her for not getting the character yet so she has an emotional brakedown a few hours from the show. Meanwhile, outside the theater, a mysterious woman seems to monitor Sara.
Status
Released
Original Language
IT
Budget
$10,000

Middle-aged widow Beatrice Hunsdorfer and her daughters Ruth and Matilda are struggling to survive in a society they barely understand. Beatrice dreams of opening an elegant tea room but does not have the wherewithal to achieve her lofty goal. Epileptic Ruth is a rebellious adolescent, while shy but highly intelligent and idealistic Matilda seeks solace in her pets and school projects, including one designed to show how small amounts of radium affect marigolds.

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