In postwar Rome, a working-class woman dreams of a better future for herself and her daughter while facing abuse at the hands of her domineering husband. When a mysterious letter arrives, she discovers the courage to change the circumstances of her life.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Paola CortellesiDelia | Delia |
 Valerio MastandreaIvano | Ivano |
 Romana Maggiora VerganoMarcella | Marcella |
 Emanuela FanelliMarisa | Marisa |
 Giorgio ColangeliSor Ottorino | Sor Ottorino |
 Vinicio MarchioniNino | Nino |
 Alessia BarelaOrietta | Orietta |
 Francesco CentorameGiulio | Giulio |
 Raffaele VannoliAlvaro | Alvaro |
 Paola Tiziana CrucianiSora Franca | Sora Franca |
 Yonv JosephWilliam | William |
 Federico TocciMario | Mario |
| PPriscilla Micol MarinoSora Giovanna | Sora Giovanna |
| MMaria Chiara OrtiSora Rosa | Sora Rosa |
 Silvia SalvatoriSora Elvira | Sora Elvira |
| MMattia BaldoSergio | Sergio |
| GGianmarco FilippiniFranchino | Franchino |
| IIlaria FaliniMamma de Lulli | Mamma de Lulli |
 Paolo ZuccariNot listed | Not listed |
 Flavio DomeniciNot listed | Not listed |