[1] It is the debut film of Paolo Virzì, who won the David di Donatello for Best New Director and the Nastro d'Argento in the same category.

Suddenly Bruno is out of a job, and the financial pressure creates a wedge between husband and wife.

After sometime Bruno can't take anymore disgrace of being a cuckold, has a cardiac arrest and is admitted to a hospital.

Upon hearing the news Mirella realizes that Bruno can’t stand being without her, she repents and leaves Gerry.

Mirella goes back to her parents' house and begins to work in a kindergarten, while Bruno finds a job at the local beach.