Turin, 1969. Nine-year-old Massimo's idyllic childhood is shattered by the mysterious death of his mother. The young boy refuses to accept this brutal loss, even if the priest says she is now in Heaven. Years later in the 90s, adult Massimo has become an accomplished journalist. After reporting on the war in Sarajevo, he begins to suffer from panic attacks. As he prepares to sell his parents' apartment, Massimo is forced to relive his traumatic past. Compassionate doctor Elisa could help tormented Massimo open up and confront his childhood wounds...
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Marco Bellocchio co-writes and directs this Italian drama adapted from Massimo Gramellini's novel. The film follows middle-aged reporter Massimo (Valerio Mastandrea) who is still troubled by the loss of his mother who died in mysterious circumstances when he was nine. Realising he can't let memories of his childhood trauma continue to control him, Massimo is forced to confront his demons in an attempt to finally move on with his life. The cast also includes Bérénice Bejo, Barbara Ronchi and Emmanuelle Devos.
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