Drama
In this painful melodrama, an aging mother (Claudia Cardinale) attempts to cope with the progressive deterioration of her grown son due to his drug addiction. At first only manipulative, in addition to stealing from her he eventually becomes abusive and violent, and she must take strong measures if she is to save her own life, much less his.
Directed by
Pasquale Squitieri
Written by
Fabio Traversa, Nanni Balestrini, Sérgio Bianchi, Pasquale Squitieri
Claudia Cardinale
Elena
Bruno Cremer
Armando
Giulia Boschi
Martina
Karl Zinny
Sandro
Enrico Lo Verso
Geraci
Ferruccio De Ceresa
Salvi
Aline Pilato
Madre Drogato
Tania Alexander
Fiora
Fabio Traversa
Memè Perlini
Ramella
Maria Belfiore
Lucia
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