Cainà (1922): cast, story & where to watch
1922 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1922, Cainà is a drama and adventure film directed by Gennaro Righelli, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Cainá is a young peasant who lives in a small village in Sardinia together with her goats and parents. She is a wild and free spirit and unconventional for any small and closed communities dominated by old rules. Cainà yearns to escape from such a closed atmosphere and the isolated island, so, as an old tune says: "Somewhere beyond the sea, somewhere, waiting for me…"; When a boat arrives to the island, she will do her best to flee away from her little oppressing village and experience new adventures in the continent with the help of the boat captain.
Who’s in it. Cainà stars Maria Jacobini as Cainà, Carlo Benetti as Pietro, Ida Carloni Talli as La madre and Eugenio Duse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Cainà has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cainà page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cainà tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cainà (1922)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cainà change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cainà worth watching?
- Cainà holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cainà?
- Cainà stars Maria Jacobini, Carlo Benetti, Ida Carloni Talli, Eugenio Duse and Sig. Carmi.
- When was Cainà released?
- Cainà was released in 1922, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.