Character Relationships in Abandoned

Lucia (played by Lucia Bosè) is a protagonist in Abandoned. A young worker among the five displaced persons taken in by Andrea. She initially maintains emotional distance from him but eventually becomes a key ally in hiding escaped soldiers and attempting to flee, ultimately dying in the German ambush. Contessa Luisa (played by Isa Miranda) is a protagonist in Abandoned. Andrea's aristocratic mother and widow of a factory owner. She lives comfortably at the villa, initially opposes taking in refugees, and leaves for Milan after the armistice. Her return accompanied by a German officer paralyzes Andrea's resolve. Andrea (played by Jean-Pierre Mocky) appears in Abandoned. Luisa's son and the film's protagonist. Initially passive and privileged, he matures after his mother leaves, finding courage to hide escaped soldiers and fall in love with Lucia. He ultimately fails to act when confronted by his mother and a German officer, resulting in despair. Carlo (played by Anthony Steffen) appears in Abandoned. Andrea's cousin and friend, son of a fascist official who fled to Switzerland. Initially shares Andrea's carefree lifestyle but steps up to support hiding the escaped soldiers and assists in the escape attempt. Ferruccio (played by Leonardo Botta) appears in Abandoned. Andrea's friend and son of a Royal Army officer. Initially enjoys a life of ease but betrays the hidden escaped soldiers to fascist authorities and Germans, triggering the tragic chain of events. He is subsequently beaten and imprisoned by Andrea.

Character Relationship Map: Abandoned

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Story Analysis

A privileged Italian youth's moral awakening and tragic surrender during the chaos of World War II.

Plot Progression

  1. Privileged Isolation
  2. Moral Awakening
  3. Betrayal and Flight
  4. Tragic Surrender

Directed by Francesco Maselli

Abandoned (1955) · 7/10 · drama, romance, war