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The Wonders

The Wonders

20146.81h 52m

Overview

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.

Directed by Alice Rohrwacher
Written by Alice Rohrwacher
Produced by Carlo Cresto-Dina, Paolo Del Brocco, Karl Baumgartner
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Top Cast

Maria Alexandra Lungu

Maria Alexandra Lungu

Gelsomina

Alba Rohrwacher

Alba Rohrwacher

Angelica

Sam Louwyck

Sam Louwyck

Wolfgang

Sabine Timoteo

Sabine Timoteo

Cocò

Agnese Graziani

Agnese Graziani

Marinella

Monica Bellucci

Monica Bellucci

Milly Catena

André Hennicke

André Hennicke

Adrian

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Luis Huilca

Martin

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Eva Lea Pace Morrow

Caterina

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Maris Stella Morrow

Luna

Themes & Keywords

sibling relationshipparent child relationshipitalyteenage girlhoneywoman directorbeekeepingtraditional familyapiary

About The Wonders

The Wonders is a drama film released in 2014 exploring themes of sibling relationship, parent child relationship, italy, teenage girl, honey, woman director. Directed by Alice Rohrwacher, it stars Maria Alexandra Lungu, Alba Rohrwacher, Sam Louwyck. 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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