Son of a butcher in the lower-middle-class Marchetti family. A devoted A.S. Roma fan who befriends the younger Covelli son. He persistently courts Samantha, leading to a brief romantic encounter before she departs for the United States.
Mario's persistent and somewhat clumsy romantic pursuit of Samantha drives much of the holiday's interpersonal tension.
A genuine friendship built on shared sports allegiance that bridges their different social backgrounds.
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