In post-war Italy, the family of typical housewife Delia is in turmoil over the impending engagement of beloved firstborn Marcella. The arrival of a mysterious letter, however, will ignite Delia's courage to face her abusive husband and imagine a better future.
Keywords
- (Un)happy Valentine !
- Awarded comedies
- David di Donatello
- Family Relationships: Mothers and Daughters
- Film Festival Oostende
- Italian success
- Cinema noir & blanc
- Motherhood
- Portraits of empowered women
- The Sooner team's favorites: Emilie
- The Sooner team’s favorites: Qi-Xian
- Women's Rights
Actors
- Paola Cortellesi
- Valerio Mastandrea
- Romana Maggiora Vergano
- Emanuela Fanelli
- Giorgio Colangeli
Director
- Paola Cortellesi
Comedy, Drama
1h 43min
FRENCH
ITALIAN
FRENCH
In this moving comedic drama set in postwar Rome, a working-class wife and mother dreams of a better future.
In this moving comedic drama set in postwar Rome, a working-class wife and mother dreams of a better future.
In post-war Italy, the family of typical housewife Delia is in turmoil over the impending engagement of beloved firstborn Marcella. The arrival of a mysterious letter, however, will ignite Delia's courage to face her abusive husband and imagine a better future.
Festivals
Cast & Crew
Director
Paola Cortellesi
Cast
Paola Cortellesi
Cast
Valerio Mastandrea
Cast
Romana Maggiora Vergano
Cast
Emanuela Fanelli
Cast
Giorgio Colangeli