A sixteen-year-old girl living across the canal with her aunt's rivals. She already has an illegitimate child of unknown paternity. Described as alluring, she becomes involved with Jean, an affair that strains the widow's trust and ultimately contributes to the tragic climax.
Ersilia is the young woman Metello meets while beginning his new life. She marries him and shares a family life with him, including a son. Although Metello later leaves town and becomes involved with another woman, Ersilia represents his home and the relationship he ultimately recognizes as his true belonging.
A young woman who prostitutes herself because of financial hardship and is romantically involved with Simon Léotard. She helps Simon locate Pierre, an accountant, and later acts as his intermediary with Reynald Manecca, to whom she is deeply attached. Through her connection, Simon obtains documents exposing a major fraud.
Vittorio Scarpa's wife, whose painful marriage is tied to his debts and violent behavior. At the hearing, she breaks down in tears and postpones her testimony. Her family's actions help bring attention to the abuse and financial misconduct surrounding Vittorio, contributing to the case against him.
The therapist is connected to the office from which Claudia steals a medical chart belonging to Giacomo, another patient. Although the therapist's personal involvement is not described, the stolen chart initiates Claudia's contact with Giacomo and sets the central misunderstanding and chain of relationships in motion.
Adelina eventually marries Giulio and helps raise their adopted daughter Marina. She faces financial hardship, remains connected to Carlo's family, and attends its later reunions. Her long relationship with Giulio links the household's domestic history to its later generations.
Ottavia Piccolo has 40 screen credits in a career dating back to 1963. Signature works include Zorro, Million Dollar Eel, Bubu. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
