Romulus, a rough but genuine country man, finds, on the occasion of a religious festival, a girl, Rema, already his kindergarten companion. In love with her since then, he welcomes with joy the invitation to follow her to Rome, convinced that the young woman wants to marry him.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Giuliano GemmaRomolo | Romolo |
 Barbara BachRema | Rema |
 Francesca Romana ColuzziAmalia | Amalia |
 Marisa MerliniMadre Giustina / Marcella - la prostituta | Madre Giustina / Marcella - la prostituta |
 Ninetto DavoliWalter | Walter |
 Didi PeregoLa moglie dell'avvocato | La moglie dell'avvocato |
 Jacques HerlinL'avvocato | L'avvocato |
 Romano MalaspinaMassimo | Massimo |
 Enrica BonaccortiPamela | Pamela |