Released:
1990-08-30

Overview:
In this painful melodrama, an aging mother (Claudia Cardinale) attempts to cope with the progressive deterioration of her grown son due to his drug addiction. At first only manipulative, in addition to stealing from her he eventually becomes abusive and violent, and she must take strong measures if she is to save her own life, much less his.

Director:
Pasquale Squitieri

Runtime:
1h 42min

Genre:
Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Claudia Cardinale
  as
  Elena
• 
  Bruno Cremer
  as
  Armando
• 
  Karl Zinny
  as
  Sandro
• 
  Giulia Boschi
  as
  Martina
• 
  Memè Perlini
  as
  Ramella