Jep is a 65-year-old journalist and theater critic who moves through Rome’s elite social world, seeking to become its king. Author of one acclaimed book, he is blocked from writing again until grief, disillusionment, and memories connected to his past lead him toward a new novel.
Boss of Roberto in the waste management industry. Orchestrates illegal toxic waste disposal across southern Italy, hires children to drive trucks after adult workers quit, and manipulates desperate farmers to bury chemicals. Displays ruthless pragmatism and deep moral corruption.
An elderly President of the Republic nearing the end of his term. He reviews an euthanasia bill, proposes amendments requiring a clear definition of agony and written medical advice with a second opinion, and struggles with grief, isolation, betrayal, and uncertainty about death and mercy.
Leonzio is the leader of a bear clan whose loss of Tonio leaves him deeply distressed and contributes to the clan’s starvation. Believing that Tonio may be among the people in Sicily, he leads the bears there, survives the army’s attack, and later befriends a human magician.
Saverio Schisa is Fabietto's father and Maria's husband. His infidelity causes a serious rupture in the family, but he and Maria reconcile and buy a villa in Roccaraso for family holidays. He later dies with Maria from a carbon monoxide leak, an event that profoundly reshapes Fabietto's life.
A singer and performer whose career has faded. He accepts minor parts, gives a farewell concert, and struggles with loneliness, professional decline, the end of his relationship, and the death of his father.
An elderly former gang member and old friend of Polniuman, now suffering from dementia. He confronts Vasco but is subsequently kidnapped and murdered by him. His body is later discovered crushed inside a car at a junkyard.
Real-life Italian politician and media mogul, charismatic and controversial
Central political figure and media mogul navigating government shifts, personal scandals, and marital discord. He manipulates senators, hosts extravagant parties, faces election losses, and manages crisis responses like the L'Aquila earthquake. Ennio Doris, an old friend and entrepreneur, appears briefly to praise Berlusconi and suggest political maneuvering.
A filmmaker struggling to complete his movie about Casanova. He has edited only the prologue and becomes nervous, distracted, and unwilling to finish. He also faces a personal crisis over Silvia’s pregnancy, their age difference, and the responsibility of having a child.
The Pope who publicly appeals for Moro's unconditional release and raises funds for a ransom. He attempts to utilize Vatican channels to negotiate with the kidnappers and expresses the intention to contact them directly.
A real estate agency partner and lover of Marie-Jeanne. He coaches her to impersonate a crime syndicate figure and maintain a false identity for Marc. His manipulative scheme is eventually exposed by Marc, resulting in his downfall and Marc's emotional resolution.
Toni Servillo has 81 screen credits in a career dating back to 1986. Their work is anchored in the Loro Collection universe with 3 titles. Signature works include The Great Beauty, Gomorrah, The Girl in the Fog. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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