Character Relationship Map: I'm Back

Characters

• Benito Mussolini (played by Massimo Popolizio) — protagonist

  A historical dictator who mysteriously falls from the sky in 2017 Rome, disoriented and believing it is still 1945. He travels across Italy with filmmaker Andrea Canaletti, interacting with locals and...

• Andrea Canaletti (played by Frank Matano) — protagonist

  A fired filmmaker who discovers Mussolini in the background of his old footage. Initially treating him as a comedian, he produces a travel documentary to regain his career. After uncovering the truth...

• Katia Bellini (played by Stefania Rocca) — supporting

  The ambitious new chairman of MyTV who capitalizes on Mussolini's rising popularity by launching a dedicated television show. She manipulates media narratives and orchestrates a staged attack against...

• Daniele Leonardi (played by Gioele Dix) — supporting
• Francesca (played by Eleonora Belcamino) — supporting

  Canaletti's girlfriend who temporarily houses him and Mussolini after they lose their employment and accommodations. She is part of the domestic setting where ideological clashes occur, particularly r...

• Nonna Lea (played by Ariella Reggio) — supporting

  Francesca's grandmother and a survivor of the Rome Ghetto Raid. She strongly opposes Mussolini's fascist ideology during a heated argument, prompting Canaletti to distance himself from the dictator.

• Mario Capogrossi (played by Giancarlo Ratti) — supporting
• Giorgio (played by Massimo De Lorenzo) — supporting
• TV author (played by Guglielmo Favilla) — supporting

Key Relationships

• TV author → Katia Bellini (Professional Colleague)
• Katia Bellini → Benito Mussolini (Professional TV Show Creator)
• Francesca → Nonna Lea (Family Granddaughter)
• Andrea Canaletti → TV author (Professional Colleague)
• Andrea Canaletti → Mario Capogrossi (Social Colleague)
• Andrea Canaletti → Giorgio (Social Colleague)
• Daniele Leonardi → Katia Bellini (Professional Colleague)
• Benito Mussolini → Nonna Lea (Conflict Ideological Opponent)
• Andrea Canaletti → Nonna Lea (Family Connection)
• Andrea Canaletti → Francesca (Romantic Boyfriend)
• Benito Mussolini → Katia Bellini (Romantic Lover)
• Andrea Canaletti → Katia Bellini (Professional Employee)
• Benito Mussolini → Andrea Canaletti (Narrative Documentary Subject)

Story Analysis

Historical revisionism and media manipulation

Plot Progression

1. The Unexpected Return
2. Rising Popularity
3. Scandal and Fall
4. The Comeback