A young poet falls in love with a sophisticated woman who hates poetry. But the poet wants to win her with poetry — and a bit of help from his mum.
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Mario Cioni
Mamma di Mario
Bozzone
Compagno Vladimiro Tesoroni
Don Valdemaro
la zoppa
Furio
cantante di "Romeo e Los Gringos"
Gnorante
Buio
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