In postwar Rome, a working-class woman dreams of a better future for herself and her daughter while facing abuse at the hands of her domineering husband. When a mysterious letter arrives, she discovers the courage to change the circumstances of her life.
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- Status
- Released
- Production
- Wildside, Vision Distribution
Keywords
- woman director
- female empowerment
- 1940s
- abusive husband
- women empowerment
- historical comedy
- pastiche
- post-war italy
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Top Cast
Paola Cortellesi as Delia
Valerio Mastandrea as Ivano
Romana Maggiora Vergano as Marcella
Emanuela Fanelli as Marisa
Giorgio Colangeli as Sor Ottorino
Vinicio Marchioni as Nino
Alessia Barela as Orietta
Francesco Centorame as Giulio
Top Crew
Paola Cortellesi · Director, Screenplay
Furio Andreotti · Screenplay, Story
Giulia Calenda · Screenplay, Story
Lele Marchitelli · Composer
Davide Leone · Cinematographer
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