A filmmaker recalls his childhood, when he fell in love with the movies at his village's theater and formed a deep friendship with the theater's projectionist.

Philippe Noiretas Alfredo
Jacques Perrinas Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult)
Marco Leonardias Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen)
Salvatore Cascioas Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child)
Agnese Nanoas Elena Mendola (teen) / Elena's daughter (in Director's cut)
Antonella Attilias Maria Di Vita (young)
Pupella Maggioas Maria Di Vita (aged)
Brigitte Fosseyas Elena Mendola (adult)
Enzo Cannavaleas Spaccafico
Isa Danielias Anna
Blasco Giurato