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Ernesto

Ernesto

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Ernesto

2020

1h 16m

5.7(7 votes)

Drama

Overview

Ernesto is a teenager who wanders, in search of himself, through the streets of Rome. Chapter after chapter, time passes and people just disappear but he continues to live impromptu relationships, causing pain to himself and to others. Taking refuge in his happy moments and in political ideologies, he believes he can save his soul from suffering although life will force him to grow and move forward.

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8 featured cast members

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Federico Russo

Federico Russo

Ernesto

Silvia Micunco

Anna

Leonardo Venturi

Leonardo Venturi

Tommaso

Ilaria Bevere

Giovanna

Nicoletta Cifariello

Nicoletta

Luca Ingravalle

Orazio

Blu Yoshimi

Blu Yoshimi

Sara

Rodolfo Cascino-Dessy

Giulietta

Creative team

Directed by: Alice de Luca
Giacomo Raffaelli
Written by: Giacomo Raffaelli
Alice de Luca

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