1990. Nina is 13 years old and has an incredibly messy family. She finds herself catapulted from the center of Rome in a suburban neighborhood: grey high-rises, boys on scooters and a funny grandmother who spends all of her time gambling on cards. A sudden encounter upsets with the 13 year old, Sirlei, upsets everything. She comes from Brazil and has an ambitious dream: to interpret the Madonna in the neighborhood procession. Between the two an intense, very strong bond is created. Their friendship will lead Nina to finally lose control, and to discover her place not only in the world, but in the heart of her family.
Elisa Amoruso
Elisa Amoruso (Rome, 1981) graduated in literature and the performing arts at Rome’s University La Sapienza, then studied screenwriting at National Film School. Her short “Adil and Yusuf” (2008) competed at the 64th Venice Film Festival and was a David of Donatello nominee.
