In early 20th-century Naples, a theatrical parody lands beloved thespian and playwright Eduardo Scarpetta in court, facing a malicious lawsuit that could compromise his freedom of expression and the economic security of his extended family—including his son's, young Eduardo De Filippo.


Antonia Truppo
Adelina De Renzis

Eduardo Scarpetta
Vincenzo Scarpetta

Roberto De Francesco
Salvatore Di Giacomo

Lino Musella
Benedetto Croce

Paolo Pierobon
Gabriele D'Annunzio