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The Wonders
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The Wonders

2014-05-22 · 112 min · ★ 6.7

Drama

In the Tuscan countryside, a family of traditional honey farmers struggles to make ends meet. The household consists of only daughters—four of them—led by the eldest, Gelsomina, who takes on the responsibilities of the family. When a small boy is sent to stay with them for rehabilitation, their routine is disrupted. As financial troubles threaten their home, Gelsomina sees an opportunity in a reality TV contest searching for 'Italy’s Most Traditional Family.' Willing to expose their secluded life for the prize money, she clashes with her father’s rigid ways in a bid to secure their future.

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Directors
Alice Rohrwacher
Production companies
Tempesta, Amka Films Productions, RAI Cinema, Pola Pandora Filmproduktions, RSI, SRG SSR, ZDF
Countries
Germany, Italy, Switzerland
Status
Released

Top Cast

Maria Alexandra LunguMaria Alexandra LunguGelsomina
Alba RohrwacherAlba RohrwacherAngelica
Sam LouwyckSam LouwyckWolfgang
Sabine TimoteoSabine TimoteoCocò
Agnese GrazianiAgnese GrazianiMarinella
Monica BellucciMonica BellucciMilly Catena
André HennickeAndré HennickeAdrian
Luis HuilcaMartin
Eva Lea Pace MorrowCaterina
Maris Stella MorrowLuna
Carlo TarmatiCarlo Portarena
Margarethe TieselMargarethe TieselSecond Life Representative

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