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Rita of Cascia

Rita of Cascia

The Patroness of Impossible Causes

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Age 7+
Age 10+
Age 13+

Italy, 1393. The Black Plague devours cities, and violent crime families rule what’s left. In the shadowed hills of Cascia, a young girl dreams of peace in a world built on blood.

When tragedy knocks at her family's door, she must choose: remain a bystander—or become a light in the darkness. This is the story of Rita of Cascia.

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Rita of Cascia had a long journey from reluctant bride to radiant peacemaker. Her refusal to return evil for evil, even at great personal cost, reveals a soul deeply rooted in prayer and God’s love. In moments when the conflict between the Mancini and Chiqui families threatened to boil over, she stood firm in faith. Her steadfast prayers, her refusal to seek vengeance, and her patient suffering all model a love that suffers and still hopes.

This series contains moments of danger and intensity, including raised voices. It depicts physical conflict within marriage. Several people are murdered in a vendetta. A child has stones thrown at her for having the plague. Rita’s sons are separated from her due to contracting the plague. Their out-of-scene deaths are mentioned. There are moments of intimidation, threats, and danger associated with a 13th century Italian blood feud.

Cast & Crew

Cast

Rita Lotti/Mancini - Mary Margaret McCormack
Paolo Mancini - Bryce Bashford
Bernardo Mancini - Gabriel Fries
Amata Lotti - Amy Gorelow
Mother Superior - Amy Gorelow
Antonio Lotti - Jack Thomas Smith
Serena Mancini - Jenna Bonofilgio
Sister Agnese - Jenna Bonofilgio
Lola - Anais Rivera
Giovanni Mancini - Elliott Brotherhood
Turco Chiqui - Elliott Brotherhood
Dominic Mancini - Caleb Hafen
Elvio Chiqui - Travis Ascione
Old Woman - Amy Gorelow
Patrol Guard - Ian Westerfer
Priest - Ian Westerfer
Thief - Travis Ascione
Mancini Man #1 - Ian Westerfer
Gossip #1 - Jenna Bonofilgio
Chiqui Boy #1 - Caleb Hafen
Chiqui Boy #2 - Travis Ascione

Writing & DIrection

Writer - Clare Lickona
Director - Margaret Smith

Script Development

Script Producer – Kiley Lawrence

Casting

Casting Director - Kevin Collins

Production

Production Manager - Joseph Marsh
Dialect Coach - Eva Breneman

Sound

Audio Director - Ben Kempf
Assistant Sound Designer - Juan Joaquin Apesteguia
Music Designer - Jacob Brusseau
Audio Reviewer - Jacob Brusseau
Audio Assembler - Christina Hiromoto

Producers

Executive Producer - Peter Atkinson

Special Thanks