The Hidden Child

Story

Synopsis

Gabriele Santoro is a Professor of Pianoforte at the Music Conservatory San Pietro a Majella who lives in a working-class area of the city. One morning, while shaving his beard, the postman buzzes at the intercom to tell him he has a package. Gabriele opens the door and, before greeting him, runs to rinse his face. In that short space of time, a ten-year-old child slips into his apartment and hides away. “The maestro” – as he’s called in his neighbourhood – only notices the stowaway late at night. And when he sees him, he recognises the intruder as Ciro, a child who lives with his parents and siblings on the top floor of his building. When asked why he has fled his home, Ciro refuses to speak. Nevertheless, the maestro instinctively decides to hide him in his home, setting Ciro’s enemies a uniquely difficult challenge.

Director

Roberto Andò

Writers

Roberto Andò, Franco Marcoaldi

Language

Italian

Country

Italy

Release date

4 November 2021

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Silvio Orlando

  Gabriele Santoro

• 

  Roberto Herlitzka

  Massimo Santo

• 

  Giuseppe Pirozzi

  Ciro

• 

  Lino Musella

  Diego

• 

  Imma Villa

  Angela Acerno

• Sasà Striano

  Carmine Acerno

• 

  Tonino Taiuti

  Nunzio

• 

  Alfonso Postiglione

  Alfonso De Vivo

• 

  Sergio Basile

  Vincenzo Mezzera

• 

  Enzo Casertano

  Vittorio

• 

  Francesco Di Leva

  Biagio

• 

  Gianfelice Imparato

  Renato Santoro