Cesira and her 13-year-old daughter, Rosetta, flee from the allied bombs in Rome during the Second World War. They travel to the village where Cesira was born. During their journey and in the village, the mother does everything to protect Rosetta.
A perennial Italian classic, Vittorio De Sica’s wrenching tale of survival pits maternal love against the shattering horrors of WWII. Earning an Oscar® for her stunning portrayal of female resilience, Sophia Loren sheds her glamorous image, establishing herself as a powerhouse actor in world cinema.
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