The new philosophy teacher at Leonardo da Vinci High School, returning after eight years to reunite with his son. Charismatic and unconventional, he employs a non-conformist teaching style to guide his students through personal and academic challenges. His teaching soon blurs with his private life, causing chaos as he navigates unresolved relationships, cohabitates with his son, and confronts mysteries from his past.
Ruthless Miami crime boss orchestrating a deadly biological weapon plot against officials.
Marcello is a gentle, vulnerable member of the Rambaldi family who desperately wants a wife after repeated rejection. He is easily frightened, emotional, unable to swim, and traumatized by an earlier drowning attempt. His relatives view him as an obstacle, while Marina marries him amid a plot to make his death appear accidental.
Former Ndrangheta assassin (formerly Domenico Franzé) living in seclusion in the Trieste mountains. After his daughter's online photo triggers a mafia hit that kills his wife and brother-in-law, he goes into hiding with Sofia to plan revenge against the boss who has hunted him for years.
A rigid Roman husband who travels to Istanbul to liquidate an inheritance. Discovering a dilapidated hamam on the property, he commits to its restoration and forms a relationship with Mehmet. This journey revitalizes his purpose and transforms his outlook, ultimately making him a target for those who want the land sold.
A renowned surgeon of Jewish origins living in northern Italy, Simone leads a quiet, isolated life until he assists a hit-and-run victim and notices a Nazi tattoo on the man's chest. He abandons the injured man, then guilt drives him to trace the family, bringing him into contact with Marica, Marcello, and Paolo.
A charismatic Catholic priest who becomes the target of Tommaso's investigation. Instead of retaliating, he invites Tommaso to help renovate a church, using the time to gently challenge his skepticism through conversation and shared work. He later suffers a severe accident, leaving his fate uncertain.
Babbo Natale is Mrs. Christmas's husband and the public figure responsible for Christmas. Exhausted by that role and confused about his identity, he withdraws, rides a motorbike to work, suffers a breakdown, and is taken to Guru for tests intended to recover his Christmas spirit.
Carlo is Pietro Paladini’s brother and a fashion designer. At the beginning of the story, he joins Pietro in rescuing two women from drowning. He remains connected to Pietro as the family confronts the sudden death of Pietro’s wife, while Pietro’s withdrawal and calm behavior also affect those around him.
Partner of Shary and father of David. Their relationship is noted as less stable. He is present at the final supper where Shary confronts Matteo about the accident.
Peter is a poor bell founder and the illegitimate son of a Christian woman and a Saracen man. He joins the crusade with Richard and Andrew, falls in love with Rachel, then sides with the Saracens to save the arrested Richard. He later returns home, marries Maria, resumes bell founding, and is asked by Andrew to cast bells for a cathedral.
Ruggero is Gegè’s manager and fellow traveler on the voyage to Montevideo. After an altercation leaves Gegè trapped in a refrigerated room and unable to sing high notes, their relationship gradually becomes less combative as they share personal stories. Ruggero admits he has lost his way after a scandal involving a former student, and the two later try to make sense of an unexpected kiss.
Alessandro Gassmann has 98 screen credits in a career dating back to 1982. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Non ci resta che il crimine - Collezione with 2 titles. Signature works include A Professor, Transporter 2, Toni. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
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