Sparks fly when the wives and daughters of fictional 1950s Italian star Saverio Crispo (Francesco Scianna) gather to remember him. Cristina Comencini’s comic drama sports an all-star cast, including ex-wives Ramona (Marisa Paredes) and Rita (veteran Italian actress Virna Lisi). The late Crispo was an unabashed womanizer whose peripatetic work resulted in five daughters born all over the world. The daughters are like strangers and—whether they want to admit it or not—this is the one opportunity they have to finally get to know each other. Susanna (Angela Finocchiaro), the oldest daughter, busies herself preparing clips from her father’s movies. Stéphanie (Valeria Bruni Tedeschi), a French actress, feels like she's been neglected. Segunda (Candela Pena), whose mother Ramona is an actress, finds shelter in her role as mother and wife. Shelley (Nadeah Miranda), Saverio's American daughter, was only recognized by her father after a DNA test. Last comes Solveig (Pihla Viitala) a beautiful Swedish actress. Blessed by the same talent as her father, she’s the cause of Stéphanie's envy; they are rivals, while Susanna and Segunda, who eschewed the star system, are allies. Joining the women at the anniversary celebration are film editor Walter, journalist Marco Serra, and Pedro del Rio, who played Saverio’s double in many films and has a secret of his own. At the end of the day, tears are shed, all is revealed. and we learn just how much of an actor’s life happens off screen. Winner of the Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists Silver Ribbon.
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