Following a life-altering heart attack, a train driver named Saverio receives a heart transplant from a young, deceased runner. To honor his donor, Saverio takes on the challenge of fulfilling the young man's dream, training for and ultimately completing the New York City Marathon with the eventual support of the donor's father.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Franco NeroSaverio Pallucca | Saverio Pallucca |
 Barbara De RossiRaffaella | Raffaella |
 Claudine AugerMilena Sormani | Milena Sormani |
 Yves CollignonArnaldo | Arnaldo |
 Paolo BonacelliGuido Sormani | Guido Sormani |
 David BrandonDoctor | Doctor |
 Massimo SarchielliCoach | Coach |
| DDebora RasioElisa Biondi | Elisa Biondi |