Three sisters, played by Fanny Ardant, Greta Scacchi and Valeria Golino, struggle with their illusions, goals and desires in Margarethe von Trotta’s film adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s play.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Fanny ArdantVelia | Velia |
 Greta ScacchiMaria | Maria |
 Valeria GolinoSandra | Sandra |
 Peter SimonischekMassimo | Massimo |
 Sergio CastellittoRoberto | Roberto |
 Agnès SoralSabrina | Sabrina |
 Paolo HendelFederico | Federico |
 Ralph SchichaNicole | Nicole |
 Gila von WeitershausenErika | Erika |