Marco, returning home to Livorno after having spent eight years in prison, finds his wife Giovanna married to another man, who the son believes is his real father. He decides to commit suicide but then he meets Elisa, who dissuades him and he begins to live with her and her father.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Doris DurantiElisa | Elisa |
 Marcello MastroianniMarco | Marco |
 Franca MarziDonna Carmela | Donna Carmela |
 Dante MaggioNicola | Nicola |
| FFosca FredaGiovanna | Giovanna |
 Raf Pindipadre di Elisa | padre di Elisa |
| PPaolo Dolapiccolo Bruno | piccolo Bruno |
| BBenedetta Rutiliragazza accusata di furto | ragazza accusata di furto |