Caruso, Zero in Condotta

Kino International

Daughters of the Dust

Film.com's FREE movie of the week is "Daughters of the Dust." A film that portrays the unique culture of the Gullah people by focusing on the extended Peazant family as its members struggle with the decision to leave their island and move north. On the eve of their departure, memories of their Gullah history and its African roots come rising to the surface. Winner of Cinematography at the 1991 Sundance Film Festival.

Running Time: 91 mins. (V)

Country Of Origin: Italy

starring: Francesco Nuti, Giulia Serafina, Cecilia Dazzi, Elisabette Lohandjola, Platinette, Francesco Gabriele, Sabrina Ferilli, Ornella Muti

director: Francesco Nuti

Widower Lorenzo Caruso has raised his 14-year-old daughter Giulia by himself, since her mother died when she was young. He always considered himself a good father, so he's taken completely off guard when Giulia and her friends are arrested for shoplifting. Deciding he needs to have a closer look at what Giulia and her gang are up to, Lorenzo begins to spy on her. And he doesn't like what he finds.

Director

Lorenzo Caruso

Giulia Caruso

Olga

Elisabette Lohandjola

Mary

Platinette

Nun