
A Powerful Passion
Documentary
Overview
A journey through a century of Ambrosoli family history.
Top Cast
Alessandro Ambrosoli
Alessandro Ambrosoli
Alessandro Ambrosoli
Giovanna Ambrosoli
Giovanna Ambrosoli
Giovanna Ambrosoli
Silvia Ambrosoli
Silvia Ambrosoli
Silvia Ambrosoli
Filippo Ambrosoli
Filippo Ambrosoli
Filippo Ambrosoli
Massimo Papis
Massimo Papis
Massimo Papis
Luigi Donadini
Luigi Donadini
Luigi Donadini
Damiano Martellini
Damiano Martellini
Damiano Martellini
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