This ensemble drama details the friendships that grow between survivors of the 1997 Umbria earthquake. The townsfolk—adults, children and foreigners alike—deal with various issues as they try to resume normal lives in a homeless situation.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Marco BalianiPaolo Zerenghi | Paolo Zerenghi |
 Ornella MutiStefania Zerenghi | Stefania Zerenghi |
 Niccolò SenniFilippo Zerenghi | Filippo Zerenghi |
| DDavid BracciAgostino Zerenghi | Agostino Zerenghi |
 Patrizia PiccininiBetty | Betty |
 Valerio MastandreaGiovanni Moccia | Giovanni Moccia |
 Ilaria OcchiniMrs. Moccia | Mrs. Moccia |
 James PurefoyAndrew Spender | Andrew Spender |
 Anna Wilson-JonesClaire | Claire |
 Renzo GiovampietroNot listed | Not listed |
 Gisella BurinatoNot listed | Not listed |
 Silvio VannucciSandro | Sandro |
 Stella VordemannTina's Mother | Tina's Mother |
| DDebora CiuffiNot listed | Not listed |
| GGiancarlo PaciniNot listed | Not listed |
 Raffaele VannoliNot listed | Not listed |
 Paolo TavianiMinister | Minister |
| MMargherita PorenaVale | Vale |
| MMichela MorettiTina | Tina |