Gemma, caught between her desires and reality, struggles to navigate her marriage and personal ambitions.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Gina LollobrigidaGemma Foresi | Gemma Foresi |
 Gabriele FerzettiProfessor Franco Vagnuzzi | Professor Franco Vagnuzzi |
 Nanda PrimaveraMrs. Foresi - Gemma's Mother | Mrs. Foresi - Gemma's Mother |
 Alda ManginiCountess Elvira Coceanu | Countess Elvira Coceanu |
 Renato BaldiniLuciano Vittoni | Luciano Vittoni |
 Franco InterlenghiPaolo Sartori | Paolo Sartori |
 Marilyn BuferdAnna Sartori | Anna Sartori |
| AAlfredo CarpegnaCount Sartori (uncredited) | Count Sartori (uncredited) |
| BBarbara BergVannina | Vannina |