A story of civilized disobedience
Director: Franco Zeffirelli
Producer: Marco Chimenz, Clive Parsons, Riccardo Tozzi, Frederick Muller, Giovannella Zannoni
In 1930s fascist Italy, adolescent Luca just lost his mother. His father, a callous businessman, sends him to be taken care of by British expatriate Mary Wallace. Mary and her cultured friends - including artist Arabella, young widow Elsa, and archaeologist Georgie - keep a watchful eye over the boy. But the women's cultivated lives take a dramatic turn when Allied forces declare war on Mussolini.
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Director: Franco Zeffirelli
Producer: Marco Chimenz, Clive Parsons, Riccardo Tozzi, Frederick Muller, Giovannella Zannoni
Production Companies: Cattleya, Cineritmo, Film and General Productions, Medusa Produzione
Countries: United Kingdom, Italy