Dolce Far Niente (Sweet Doing Nothing)
Dolce Far Niente (Sweet Doing Nothing)

Dolce Far Niente (Sweet Doing Nothing)

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2023
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Romance

Overview

The tale of an Irish writer who moves to Northern Italy, finding a new sense of tranquility in life after experiencing heartache.

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4 members
Directing

Michael Antonio Keane

Aidan Duffy

Michael Antonio Keane
Acting

Cristina Filippone

Sofia

Cristina Filippone
Acting

Susy Serra

Elisabetta

Susy Serra
Acting

Riccardo Antolini

Marco (Piano Teacher)

Riccardo Antolini

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