Abandoned by his wife, who leaves him their child, Michele, a former '68 student protester with little going on in his life, struggles to be a good father. In the meantime, he spends his time acting in an experimental theater company directed by his friend Fabio.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Nanni MorettiMichele Apicella | Michele Apicella |
| SSimona FrosiSilvia | Silvia |
| AAndrea PozziAndrea | Andrea |
 Fabio TraversaFabio Ghezzi | Fabio Ghezzi |
 Beniamino PlacidoCritico teatrale | Critico teatrale |
| GGiorgio ViterboGiorgio | Giorgio |
 Paolo ZaccagniniPaolo | Paolo |