Overview

While waiting for the brain surgery of his daughter Angela, victim of a motorcycle accident, the surgeon Timoteo recalls his torrid affair with and passion for Italia, a simple woman from slums in the periphery of the big city where he lives. The ghost of the beloved and sexual object of desire Italia chases him in his memories.

Top Cast

Penélope Cruz

Italia

Sergio Castellitto

Timoteo

Claudia Gerini

Elsa

Angela Finocchiaro

Ada

Marco Giallini

Manlio

Pietro De Silva

Alfredo

Vittoria Piancastelli

Raffaella

Elena Perino

Angela

Renato Marchetti

Pino

Gianni Musy

Padre Elsa

Lina Bernardi

Madre Elsa

F

Flavio Brunetti

Becchino