

Per amore, solo per amore
1993-10-29 · 113 min · ★ 5.8
In 1st century BC Palestine, Joseph is a carpenter who wants to travel and see the world, but destiny makes him meet young Mary. The two fall in love and marry. One day, Mary becomes pregnant and tells Joseph an unbelievable truth... He decides to stay on her side, but things won't be easy.
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- Directors
- Giovanni Veronesi
- Production companies
- Filmauro
- Countries
- Italy
- Status
- Released
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Diego AbatantuonoJoseph
Penélope CruzMary
Alessandro HaberSocrates
Stefania SandrelliDorothea
Ugo ContiZebulon
Mariangela D'AbbraccioTamar
Valeria SabelSarah
Renato De CarmineCleophas
Massimo PittarelloJoel
Gianni MusyAvraham
Antonino IuorioManassehTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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