A wealthy, self-absorbed Rome socialite is racked by guilt over the death of her young son. As a way of dealing with her grief and finding meaning in her life, she decides to devote her time and money to the city’s poor and sick. Her newfound, single-minded activism leads to conflicts with her husband and questions about her sanity.




Ettore Giannini
Andrea Casatti

Giulietta Masina
Passerotto

Teresa Pellati
Ines

Marcella Rovena
Mrs. Puglisi
Tina Perna
Cesira
Sandro Franchina
Michele Girard