The plot recalls Davide Veroli's younger years, when he loved Simone. After learning that the Nazis planned to kill the Jews in Rome, Davide faced a choice between searching for Simone and warning others. He chose to alert the neighbors and save many people and children, a decision that cost him his relationship with Simone.
A psychologist married to Francesca. He develops an inappropriate romantic and sexual relationship with David, which is discovered by Francesca, leading to her death and Matteo's emotional breakdown.
Giovanni is connected to Anselmo's absent-father fantasy and to the family's painful history. He disappears after an alarming incident involving Mamma Titti, leaving Anselmo with an idealized image of a father who has gone away to save the world. Their later confrontation destroys that fantasy and leaves Anselmo devastated.
Massimo Poggio has 30 screen credits in a career dating back to 2000. Signature works include Baby, Monte Corno - I Thought I Was Flying, The Truth About Love Is.... Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
