Nenè (played by Leonora Fani) is a protagonist in Nenè.
15-year-old orphaned cousin who moves in with Ju's family. She acts as a window into the adult world for Ju, confiding in him about her developing sexuality and a secret affair. She provides a safe space for Ju by allowing him to sleep in her bed. Father of Ju and Pa (played by Tino Schirinzi) is a protagonist in Nenè.
Ju's father, whose post-war emotional trauma manifests as ongoing sexual and physical abuse toward his wife. His actions create a tense and oppressive household environment that deeply affects his family. Mother of Ju and Pa (played by Paola Senatore) appears in Nenè.
Ju's mother who endures severe emotional distress and continuous sexual and physical abuse from her husband. Her suffering is a central focus of Ju's observations of their difficult household. Ju (played by Sven Valsecchi) appears in Nenè.
Nine-year-old protagonist navigating life in post-WWII Italy. Highly observant of his family's struggles, particularly his mother's abuse. Serves as the narrative lens through which Nenè's revelations about adulthood and sexuality unfold. Pa (played by Vittoria Valsecchi) appears in Nenè.
Mulatto Rodi (played by Alberto Cancemi) appears in Nenè.
Local boy involved in a secret romantic relationship with Nenè. His affair is a pivotal detail in Nenè's coming-of-age revelations to Ju. Ju's teacher (played by Rita Savagnone) appears in Nenè.
Barber "Baffo" (played by Ugo Tognazzi) appears in Nenè.
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Characters
Nenè
(played by Leonora Fani) — protagonist
15-year-old orphaned cousin who moves in with Ju's family. She acts as a window into the adult world for Ju, confiding in him about her developing sexuality and a secret affair. She provides a safe sp...
Father of Ju and Pa
(played by Tino Schirinzi) — protagonist
Ju's father, whose post-war emotional trauma manifests as ongoing sexual and physical abuse toward his wife. His actions create a tense and oppressive household environment that deeply affects his fam...
Mother of Ju and Pa
(played by Paola Senatore) — supporting
Ju's mother who endures severe emotional distress and continuous sexual and physical abuse from her husband. Her suffering is a central focus of Ju's observations of their difficult household.
Ju
(played by Sven Valsecchi) — supporting
Nine-year-old protagonist navigating life in post-WWII Italy. Highly observant of his family's struggles, particularly his mother's abuse. Serves as the narrative lens through which Nenè's revelations...
Pa
(played by Vittoria Valsecchi) — supporting
Mulatto Rodi
(played by Alberto Cancemi) — supporting
Local boy involved in a secret romantic relationship with Nenè. His affair is a pivotal detail in Nenè's coming-of-age revelations to Ju.
Ju's teacher
(played by Rita Savagnone) — supporting
Barber "Baffo"
(played by Ugo Tognazzi) — supporting
Story Analysis
A young orphan navigates post-war trauma and sexual awakening through intimate family bonds.
