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Rita

Rita

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Rita

"Try closing your eyes."

2009

0h 18m

6.7(6 votes)

Drama

Overview

Rita, a blind child, shelters a boy on the run who suddenly breaks into her home. It's a mysterious, enigmatic meeting that lets Rita experience a brief moment of freedom.

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2 featured cast members

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Marta Palermo

Rita

Marco Correnti

Boy

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Directed by: Fabio Grassadonia
Antonio Piazza
Written by: Fabio Grassadonia
Antonio Piazza
Produced by: Massimo Cristaldi

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