
Learning the Ropes
Drama
Overview
A border town in the south of Switzerland is the backdrop for the most important summer in 15-year old Samuel’s young life. He is introverted, a loner and communicates through the world of comic drawings. Determined to overcome the doubts and memories that have long plagued him, he hires a former private detective. With him, he embarks on a daring adventure that will lead him to discover a painful family truth.
Top Cast


Massimiliano Motta
Massimiliano Motta
Samuel
Massimiliano Motta
Samuel


Christo Jivkov
Christo Jivkov
Drago
Christo Jivkov
Drago


Igor Horvat
Igor Horvat
Jost
Igor Horvat
Jost


Fausto Maria Sciarappa
Fausto Maria Sciarappa
Fabio
Fausto Maria Sciarappa
Fabio


Diego Benzoni
Diego Benzoni
Furio Jr.
Diego Benzoni
Furio Jr.


Caterina Bertone
Caterina Bertone
Morena
Caterina Bertone
Morena


Anna Ferzetti
Anna Ferzetti
Sabrina
Anna Ferzetti
Sabrina


Sonia Gessner
Sonia Gessner
Mrs. Signoris
Sonia Gessner
Mrs. Signoris


Giorgio Gobbi
Giorgio Gobbi
Luciano
Giorgio Gobbi
Luciano


Alessandro Haber
Alessandro Haber
Furio Sr.
Alessandro Haber
Furio Sr.
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