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Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly
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A young man comes back to his provincial home town to visit his dying uncle who is being attended to by a night nurse and novice nun. Before long, the young man develops a deep longing for the young, beautiful nun.
Italian CinemaErotic DramaForbidden LoveReligious ConflictProvincial SettingCharacter StudySlow BurnPsychological TensionComing of Age
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Will The Novice make me laugh?
A touch
Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.
Is The Novice good for date night?
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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Is The Novice in English?
ItalianGerman
No, it was made in Italian, with some German.
What tropes does The Novice use?
Queer Establishing MomentNerds Love Tough SchoolworkMasculine–Feminine Gay CoupleBoyish Short HairStatuesque StunnerLousy Lovers Are LosersSelf-HarmLesbian JockSexy Soaked ShirtDeliberate Under-PerformanceButch LesbianBathtub Sceneand 14 more
TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Queer Establishing Moment, Nerds Love Tough Schoolwork, and Masculine–Feminine Gay Couple.