The film follows Nello, the recently hired director of a newly developed work cooperative of former mental patients. After the closure of state psychiatric hospitals and asylums in Italy under the Basaglia Law many former patients were left with few resources and little hope of reintegrating into society. With the intention of actually improving the lives of his pupils, rather than just sedating them, Nello encourages them to expand their individual abilities and explore the wider world around them although, regardless of intention, there is sometimes a price to pushing boundaries too quickly.
Release Date: 2008-10-31
Original Language: it
Genres: Comedy Drama
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Nello
Sara
Gigio
Luca
Niki
Goffredo
Roby
Luisa
Enrica
Miriam
Ossi
Fabio
Carlo
Caterina
Padella
Madre di Gigio
Chiara
Scorbutico
Enzo
Dr. Federico Furlan
Dr. Del Vecchio
Padre di Milo
Operaio
Infermiere manicomio
Prostituta
Venditore
Operaia
Cicconi
Giovanotto rampante
Art director
Capo palestre
Milo
Matteo
Invitato (uncredited)