A Girl Returned (film)

A Girl Returned (Italian: L'Arminuta) is a 2021 Italian drama film directed by Giuseppe Bonito, based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Donatella Di Pietrantonio.

The film tells the story of a young girl named Arminuta, who is suddenly returned to her birth family in a rural Abruzzo village after living with an affluent adoptive family in the city. She struggles to adjust to her new, impoverished life and navigates the complexities of a family she barely knows. The film explores themes of identity, belonging, family secrets, and the challenges of growing up.

The cast includes Sofia Fiore as Arminuta, as well as Vanessa Scalera, Fabrizio Ferracane, and Andrea Fuorto. The film was released in Italy in August 2021. It received generally positive reviews, with praise for its performances, direction, and faithfulness to the source material. It explores the emotional impact of sudden displacement and the search for identity within unfamiliar family bonds.