Basilicata, 1950s. A young teacher with communist leanings is committed to women's emancipation and the spread of education in rural areas, coming into conflict with her party comrades.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Giovanna MezzogiornoLiliana | Liliana |
 Fabrizio BentivoglioAntonio | Antonio |
 Rocco PapaleoCucchiaro | Cucchiaro |
 Enrico Lo VersoDott. Satriano | Dott. Satriano |
 Michele PlacidoDon Gerardo | Don Gerardo |
 Sergio RubiniItalo | Italo |
 Rino CassanoDon Gaetano | Don Gaetano |