A filmmaker recalls his childhood, when he fell in love with the movies at his village's theater and formed a deep friendship with the theater's projectionist.


Salvatore Cascio
Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child)

Agnese Nano
Elena Mendola (teen) / Elena's daughter (in Director's cut)

Antonella Attili
Maria Di Vita (young)

Pupella Maggio
Maria Di Vita (aged)

Enzo Cannavale
Spaccafico