At first glance the Ristuccia family is apparently normal and close-knit, but all of its members are hiding something. Carlo, the head of the family, would like to become a writer rather than continue working in an insurance company. Giulia, his wife, is a schoolteacher who aspires to become an actress. Paolo is an insecure teenager who cannot successfully assert himself in front of girls whom he likes. Valentina desires to become a television showgirl at any cost. This silence is broken when Carlo meets his old love Alessia, with whom he starts an extra-marital affair. As a result, he almost ruins the family balance although Giulia tries to save the marriage.
Awards
3 Nastro d'Argento Prizes (Best Supporting Actress: Monica Bellucci - Best Screenplay: Gabriele Muccino and Heidrun Schleef - Best Producer: Domenico Procacci and Nadine Luque)
