Alfredo, a timid young Italian, lusts after and woos the beautiful Maria Rosa. But when he manages to marry her, he discovers life is not nearly so blissful as he expected.

Dustin Hoffmanas Alfredo
Stefania Sandrellias Maria Rosa
Carla Gravinaas Carolina
Saro Urzìas Maria Rosa's Father
Duilio Del Preteas Oreste
Danika La Loggiaas Maria Rosa's Mother
Clara Colosimoas Carolina's Mother
Enzo Cannavaleas Alfredo's Lawyer