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In 17th-century Tuscany, a church play is performed for the benefit of young aristocrat Cosimo. In the play, a grotesque old woman gives birth to a beautiful baby boy. The child's older sister is quick to exploit the situation, selling blessings from the baby, and even claiming she's the true mother by virgin birth. However, when she attempts to seduce the bishop's son, the Church exacts a terrible revenge.
- Sexual violence
- Harm to children
- Body horror
- Graphic violence
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Cast
- Julia OrmondThe Daughter
- Ralph FiennesThe Bishop's Son
- Philip StoneThe Bishop
- Jonathan LaceyCosimo Medici
- Don HendersonThe Father Confessor
- Celia GregoryThe Mother Superior
- Jeff NuttallThe Major Domo
- Jessica HynesThe First Midwife (as Jessica Stevenson)
- Kathryn HunterThe Second Midwife
- Gabrielle ReidyThe Third Midwife
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- Peter GreenawayDirector
- Peter GreenawayWriter
- Sacha ViernyDirector of Photography
- Chris WyattEditor
- Kees KasanderProducer
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