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The Purple Sea

Viola di Mare

DramaHistoryRomance
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2009-10-15
1h 45m
IT
Released
Italian Dreams Factory

About

Nothing - not her father, not the church - can stop unruly Angela from being with her childhood best friend turned great love, Sara. Based on a true story, Viola di Mare, presents a uniquely engaging portrait of family, community and gender roles in a 19th century Italian village.

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Stream The Purple Sea online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A popular drama, history, and romance movie originally produced in Italian and released in 2009, it's earned a solid 6.6/10 from 95 viewers worldwide.

About The Purple Sea

Nothing - not her father, not the church - can stop unruly Angela from being with her childhood best friend turned great love, Sara. Based on a true story, Viola di Mare, presents a uniquely engaging portrait of family, community and gender roles in a 19th century Italian village. Running 105 minutes.

The Purple Sea Cast and Characters

The cast features Valeria Solarino (as Angela / Angelo), Isabella Ragonese (as Sara), Ennio Fantastichini (as Salvatore), Giselda Volodi (as Lucia), and Maria Grazia Cucinotta (as Agnese). Their performances are a major reason The Purple Sea has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching The Purple Sea

The Purple Sea flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and chemistry between leads that actually feels real. If you enjoy Italian storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Where can I watch The Purple Sea online for free?

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How long is The Purple Sea?

The Purple Sea runs for 105 minutes (about 1.8 hours).

Is The Purple Sea good? What's the rating?

The Purple Sea holds a 6.6/10 rating based on 95 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of The Purple Sea?

The main cast includes Valeria Solarino, Isabella Ragonese, Ennio Fantastichini, and Giselda Volodi, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Purple Sea available in Italian?

Yes — The Purple Sea was originally produced in Italian and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was The Purple Sea released?

The Purple Sea was released in 2009.

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Where can I watch The Purple Sea for free?

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What is The Purple Sea about?

The Purple Sea is a Drama/History film. Nothing - not her father, not the church - can stop unruly Angela from being with her childhood best friend turned great love, Sara. Based on a true story, Viola di Mare, presents a uniquely engaging portrait of family, community and gender roles in a 19th century Italian village.

When was The Purple Sea released?

The Purple Sea was released on October 15, 2009. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. The film was produced by Italian Dreams Factory.

Who stars in The Purple Sea?

The Purple Sea stars Valeria Solarino, Isabella Ragonese, Ennio Fantastichini and Giselda Volodi. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is The Purple Sea available in HD?

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