Directed by:
Stefano CipaniScreenplay:
Fabio BonifacciCinematography:
Sergi BartrolíComposer:
Lucas VidalCast:
Alessandro Gassman, Isabella Ragonese, Rossy de Palma, Saul Nanni, Iván Sánchez, Francesco Gheghi, Lorenzo Sisto, Arianna Becheroni, Roberto Nocchi (more)Plots(1)
Jack has always wanted a little brother to play with, and when Gio is born, his parents tell him his brother is a "special" child. That's when Gio turns into a superhero with amazing powers in his big brother's imagination, like the ones in his comic books. Over time, however, Jack learns the truth: his brother has Down syndrome, a condition Jack decides to keep secret. When he goes to high school and falls in love with Arianna, he hides Gio's very existence from her and his new friends. But how can you expect someone to love you if you conceal such an important part of yourself? In no time, the truth comes out, and Jack realizes that Gio's energy and vitality are contagious. Gio's original outlook does indeed change the world, just like a superhero. (Venice International Film Festival)
(more)Cast
Alessandro Gassman
Italy
Best movies:
Lourdes: A Story of Faith, Science and Miracles (2000) (TV movie)
David's Birthday (2009)
Quiet Chaos (2008)
Isabella Ragonese
Italy
Best movies:
The Sea Purple (2009)
The Golden Door (2006)
Solo per Passione - Letizia Battaglia Fotografa (2022) (TV movie)
Rossy de Palma
Spain
Best movies:
El perqué de tot plegat (1994)
Toc Toc (2017)
Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1989)
Saul Nanni
Best movies:
Singing Mates (2019) (TV movie)
Under the Riccione Sun (2020)
How to Grow Up Despite Your Parents (2016)
Iván Sánchez
Spain
Best movies:
Aquí no hay quien viva (2003) (series)
My Fault (2023)
Francesco Gheghi
Italy
Best movies:
The Invisible Thread (2022)
Our Father (2020)
Maria Vittoria Dallasta
Best movies:
Hidden Away (2020)
Pepa López
Best movies:
El perqué de tot plegat (1994)
Food of Love (2002)
El arte de morir (2000)