2024

1h 59m

7.0(325 votes)

Drama

Overview

In the last days of the Second World War, a deserting soldier disrupts a tranquil and isolated mountain community. For one family, his arrival brings excitement and romance, but tragedy lies in wait.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Tommaso Ragno

Cesare

Giuseppe De Domenico

Pietro

Roberta Rovelli

Adele

Martina Scrinzi

Lucia

Orietta Notari

Zia Cesira

Carlotta Gamba

Virginia

Santiago Fondevila

Attilio

Sara Serraiocco

Anna Pennisi

Rachele Potrich

Ada

Anna Thaler

Flavia

Creative team

Directed by: Maura Delpero
Written by: Maura Delpero
Produced by: Francesca Andreoli
Maura Delpero

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