A man in his forties has had enough. He leaves his loveless family, uninspiring job and fake friends and tries to find something more. He meets a young woman he falls for, but she puts him on the test.
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Mimmo Calopresti
Sergio
Vincent Perez
Francesco
Fabrizia Sacchi
Claudia
Peppe Servillo
Gianni
Luisa De Santis
Lucia
Valeria Bruni Tedeschi
Carla
Laura Betti
Suora guardiana
Francesca Neri
Sara
Francesco Siciliano
Vicino di Sergio
Edoardo Minciotti
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