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The Stolen Children

The Stolen Children

7.6(90 votes)
1992
1h 54m
Drama

Antonio, a policeman (carabiniere), has an order to take two children (Rosetta and her brother Luciano) from Milan to Sicily to an orphanage. Their mother has been arrested for forcing Rosetta (11 years old) to work as a prostitute. First the relation between Antonio and the children is tough, but it relaxes so they become temporary friends.

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Production

Companies:
Erre Produzioni
Alia Film
RAI

Languages

Original:it
Spoken:
FrenchItalian

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