Ramona is a stripper carrying painful secrets whom Jep meets during his period of personal reassessment. She develops an innocent and profound relationship with him, but her death from an incurable disease deepens Jep’s sense of loss and accelerates the breakdown of his social circle.
Mother of Marcello and wife of Alfredo. She manages the 'Da Alfredo' trattoria with her son following Alfredo's disappearance. Survives the criminal turmoil and ultimately reclaims the business.
Anna is a local teacher whom Cheryl meets in the Italian village. She tells Cheryl about local legends, including stories of ogres and the belief that orchids can attract them. Cheryl later believes she sees the ogre attacking Anna, tying Anna to the village's frightening folklore and Cheryl's growing fears.
Antonia is an Italian mother who emigrates to Canada with her children and sister Paola to join her husband, Vincenzo. After discovering that he has started a relationship with another woman and fathered a child during their separation, she moves with her children to Edmonton, raises them alone, trains as a nurse, and eventually works in Steven's medical office. She also develops a relationship with Mario.
Luciana's sister, described as beautiful and provocative. Ruggero has long harbored romantic feelings for her. She secretly sleeps with Roberto before abandoning him for Africa, an act witnessed by Ruggero that strains his marriage with Luciana.
Angela is a beautician and one of the adults whose life is shaped by the pursuit of youth. She has an affair with Luca, a 20-year-old man, creating a relationship that connects her directly to one of the film's central generational and romantic conflicts.
Benito's attractive and volatile fiancée. She is described as the only positive element in his life, but her infidelity profoundly impacts his trajectory and contributes to his existential drift.
Marina is Federica's outgoing, expressive partner and a former actress who has not performed for fifteen years. She accepts Stefano's role written for her, discovers Federica's affair through a text, and ends their relationship. Supported by Camilla, she eventually confronts Federica and agrees to reconsider their future before asking her to return.
Community figure providing local context and neighborhood insight.
Bar cashier providing witty commentary and minor comedic interactions.
A delusional supervisor at the telemarketing company who aggressively pushes employees through the fanatical corporate culture.
Family member navigating social expectations and romantic subplots.
Sabrina Ferilli has 65 screen credits in a career dating back to 1987. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Ferie d'agosto - Collezione with 2 titles. Signature works include The Great Beauty, Notte prima degli esami 3.0, The Forbidden City. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 6 universes
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