Vittorio is a 40-year-old journalist who reaches a mid-life crisis. His wife nags him constantly for ignoring her and their child. After his mistress dumps him, Vittorio returns to the town where he spent his childhood to reflect on the state of his life. Flashbacks are used to tell of Vittorio’s relationship with his parents as a child and the effects World War II had on his development.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| EEnrico Maria SalernoVittorio Borghi | Vittorio Borghi |
 Anouk AiméeFrancesca | Francesca |
 Jacqueline SassardElena | Elena |
 Gastone MoschinCarlo Di Giusti aka Tancredi | Carlo Di Giusti aka Tancredi |
 Valeria ValeriVittorio's Wife | Vittorio's Wife |
 Gian Maria VolontéLeonardo Varzi | Leonardo Varzi |
 Checco RissoneOlindo Civinini | Olindo Civinini |
 Pietro TordiMario Borghi | Mario Borghi |
 Daniele Vargasconte Della Pica | conte Della Pica |
| LLuciano DamianiNot listed | Not listed |
 Mirella PamphiliNot listed | Not listed |
 Consalvo Dell'ArtiNot listed | Not listed |
 Massimo GiulianiNot listed | Not listed |