Anna Terzi is the daughter of Institute director Prof. Fulvio Terzi and a source of crucial information for Carlo Giordani. She explains that the Institute is researching XYY syndrome and reveals the scientists' theory that the chromosome pattern may be associated with criminal tendencies.
Lilli Cortona is Bruno Cortona and Gianna Cortona's daughter, engaged to Danilo Borelli 'Bibi'. She encounters Bruno during the family's beach outing, briefly disguising herself as a young woman he tries to court. Though she avoids committing to a closer relationship with Bruno, she does not humiliate him and remains part of the family tension surrounding him.
Sister Elisabeth is a nun who has endured the convent's severe initiation and explains its rules and dangers to Carmela. She warns Carmela against Sister Filomena and the Mother Superior, then rejects the Mother Superior's attempted secret relationship and refuses an offered escape, becoming an important guide and moral counterpoint.
Loyal companion and romantic interest of Brancaleone.
A prostitute the duo encounters along the way and rescues during their journey.
Margherita is a young widow whose husband Franco's hidden apartment and erotic videos awaken her interest in sexual fantasies. She investigates them through encounters with men, including Sandro, and ultimately develops a relationship with Dr. Carlo De Marchi, whose marriage proposal she first rejects before accepting it.
Marta is Franco's loyal wife, who catches him having an affair with her best friend, Gloria. She agrees to remain married only if Franco accepts the same arrangement, then pretends to have a romance and plants incriminating evidence to provoke his jealousy before ultimately forgiving his remorse.
Claudia speaks with Greta by telephone about men, jealousy, and the disturbing feeling of being treated as an object, while their conversation carries an undercurrent of fear that someone may be listening. She later leaves to go to church, connecting her to the seriously ill Priest and the troubled circle around Alberto.
Giovanna arrives during the opening episode and becomes part of the expanding domestic quarrel surrounding Mario, the factory, and the balloon. Her presence connects the absurd technical obsession to complaints about work, marriage, household tensions, and the people interfering with family life.
Carla is a still beautiful former magistrate who is beginning to show the first signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's. Unlike Valerio, she has an overwhelming desire to live. Their friendship helps both tormented souls face the pain and secrets of their past and discover a new way of loving.
Cecilia is a young model involved with Dino, while also sharing her sexual favors with actor Luciani. She rejects Dino's marriage proposal and takes a vacation in Capri with Luciani. When she returns expecting their affair to continue, Dino tells her that it is over.
Dora is the young woman at the center of the story, returning to Parma after five years away. She stays with Amneris and Scipio, explores the adult world through advertising and difficult conversations about love, and eventually agrees to marry Michele despite doubting her readiness for married life.
Catherine Spaak has 68 screen credits in a career dating back to 1960. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Il piccolo Lord - Collezione with 1 titles. Signature works include Honey, Story of a Cloistered Nun, Weekend at Dunkirk. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
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